Purchasing Clerk

Magellan Aerospace Corporation; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace Corporation, located in Glendale, Arizona, is seeking a Purchasing Clerk to support operations by processing orders, monitoring inventory, and maintaining records. The role emphasizes Excel-based tracking and collaboration with the Purchasing Supervisor.

You will create and track purchase orders, verify accuracy against requisitions and quotes, and communicate with suppliers to confirm status and expedite deliveries. Strong data-entry and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong data entry and accuracy; attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with data tracking helpful.
• Clear verbal and written communication for supplier interactions.
• Excellent organization and multi-order handling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create, track, and manage purchase orders while verifying accuracy against requisitions and vendor quotes.
• Build, maintain, and update Excel spreadsheets and tracking tools for reporting and analysis.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status, availability, quotes, and delivery expediting.
• Monitor current stock levels and assist with inventory replenishment cycles.
• Maintain organized digital and physical files for all purchase orders, receipts, and delivery schedules.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Glendale specializes in the manufacturing of precision magnesium and aluminum sand castings. We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Clerk. This role will play a vital role in supporting business operations by handling order processing, inventory monitoring, and record-keeping. Reporting directly to and assisting the Purchasing Supervisor, the successful incumbent will also utilize Excel skills to build spreadsheets and data tracking tools that support company reporting and analysis.

• Create, track, and manage purchase orders while rigorously verifying accuracy against internal requisitions and vendor quotes.
• Build, maintain, and update Excel spreadsheets and tracking tools to support day-to-day business operations, financial reporting, and data analysis.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order status, check product availability, request price quotes, and expedite delayed deliveries.
• Monitor current stock levels, assist with inventory replenishment cycles, and help reconcile physical stock counts or discrepancies.
• Maintain organized, detailed digital and physical files for all purchase orders, receipts, and delivery schedules.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook for professional correspondence.
• High accuracy in data entry, verifying numbers, and reconciling complex order discrepancies.
• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with external suppliers and internal teams.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple orders and track various shipments simultaneously.

Why Magellan?

• Employee Assistance Plan

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan’s privacy policies and applicable laws, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity laws. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. The AI note-taking tool does not in any way assess or evaluate a candidate in relation to the hiring process and is simply an administrative tool used by Magellan. Magellan retains the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceeds through the initial screening process. If the applicant has questions or concerns about Magellan Aerospace’s AI note-taking tool, or wishes to opt out of its use, the applicant should notify Magellan Aerospace directly at any time during the recruitment or screening process.

This position requires access to technical data and necessitates that Magellan Aerospace obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, hires for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), will be required to go through an export licensing review process. Magellan Aerospace does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin; however, if information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable U.S. laws and regulations would prohibit an applicant from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, Magellan Aerospace expressly reserves the right not to offer employment.

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