05522 - Buyer

Buyer Employment Type: Direct Hire Position Type: Full-Time Work Location: Irvine, California Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Salary Range: $75,000–$80,000 annually Schedule: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Material Planner Education Required: Bachelor’s degree Citizenship / Residency: U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required Relocation Assistance: May be available Position Overview We are seeking a Buyer to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services supporting aerospace production and plant operations in Irvine, California. The selected candidate will process purchase orders, evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing, monitor delivery and quality performance, and maintain accurate purchasing documentation. This position requires purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to resolve supplier issues while following company procurement policies and applicable contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will balance cost, quality, and delivery needs to support efficient manufacturing operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders promptly and ensure order information is accurate and complete.
• Monitor supplier delivery and quality performance.
• Obtain accurate delivery information from suppliers and follow up on outstanding commitments.
• Solicit supplier quotations using formal inquiries that include the information needed to prepare complete responses.
• Evaluate quotations and select suppliers for purchase order awards.
• Negotiate supplier pricing to obtain favorable unit costs.
• Incorporate required contractual terms and documentation into purchase orders.
• Ensure purchasing documentation addresses applicable company and government requirements.
• Document changes affecting existing contracts and establish appropriate contractual obligations.
• Support compliance with requirements intended to prevent defective pricing and protect against related claims.
• Identify purchasing and supplier problems, initiate corrective actions, and establish resolution dates.
• Follow corporate and divisional procurement policies and procedures.
• Prepare regular and periodic purchasing reports as directed by management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Material Planner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage purchasing activities and drive assigned tasks to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and database management tools.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Irvine, California.
• Availability to work the designated first-shift schedule, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
• SAP experience.

Work Environment

• Onsite aerospace manufacturing and purchasing support environment in Irvine, California.
• Regular coordination with suppliers, production personnel, plant operations, and management.
• Work involves purchase orders, supplier quotations, contractual documentation, delivery tracking, and procurement reporting.
• Strong emphasis on purchasing accuracy, supplier performance, cost control, and policy compliance.
• First-shift schedule, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Key Competencies

• Purchasing and procurement
• Purchase order processing
• Supplier quotation analysis
• Supplier selection and negotiation
• Delivery and quality performance monitoring
• Contract documentation
• Procurement compliance
• Supplier issue resolution
• Cost awareness
• Purchasing reports and data accuracy
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Communication and relationship management
• Organization and follow-through

Benefits

• Participation in an annual incentive program.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions equal to 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-funded defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership and financial planning assistance.
• Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs.
• Paid time off and 13 company-paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance may be available.