Procurement Lead - Precision Machining & Parts

AeroSpec Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive wages

Benefits package including medical, 
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401(k) with company match

Training and professional development

Job summary

AeroSpec, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source machined parts and fabricated components, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to understand drawings, tolerances, and materials. You will evaluate supplier capabilities, issue purchase orders, and manage supplier performance.

The role requires 4+ years of technical procurement experience, ERP and Excel proficiency, and strong communication with engineers, machinists, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of ERP systems and how to leverage them for procurement tasks.
• Experience reading and interpreting Bills of Materials and models for manufacturing.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and expediting critical-path parts.

Responsibilities

• Purchase machined parts, precision components, fabricated parts, mechanical hardware, assemblies, and equipment.
• Research and identify qualified machine shops and suppliers based on capabilities, quality, capacity, pricing, and lead time.
• Review drawings, specs, BOMs, and models to understand manufacturing requirements.
• Obtain and negotiate supplier quotations for machined components.
• Develop and maintain relationships with machine shops and key suppliers.
• Monitor orders and delivery dates; expedite late or at-risk orders as needed.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

ERP systems proficiency

Excel proficiency

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

AeroSpec, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to source machined parts and fabricated components, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing to understand drawings, tolerances, and materials. You will evaluate supplier capabilities, issue purchase orders, and manage supplier performance.

The role requires 4+ years of technical procurement experience, ERP and Excel proficiency, and strong communication with engineers, machinists, and suppliers.