05537 - Buyer

Buyer Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried Work Location: Danville, Kentucky Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Salary Range: $72,000–$77,000 annually Bonus: 10% annual target bonus Schedule: 1st Shift, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Experience Required: Minimum 2 years as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Material Planner Education Required: Bachelor’s degree Citizenship / Residency: U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status required Travel: Occasional supplier visits Relocation Assistance: May be available Position Overview Parker Aerospace is seeking a Buyer to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, and services that support production and plant operations in Danville, Kentucky. The selected candidate will join a collaborative team of five buyers and manage approximately 7–10 suppliers, primarily in the United States. Day-to-day work includes releasing purchase orders, tracking supplier delivery and quality, resolving shortages and delays, and coordinating with internal teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels. This position is suited to someone with a few years of purchasing or materials planning experience who wants to grow in aerospace procurement and take ownership of supplier relationships. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Convert purchase requisitions into accurate purchase orders and release them on time.
• Track supplier delivery commitments and quality performance. Obtain updated delivery dates and coordinate corrective actions when issues arise.
• Participate in daily production meetings and coordinate with Materials, Production, and other internal teams to address shortages and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Prepare formal requests for quotations, evaluate supplier responses, and make purchase order award decisions.
• Negotiate unit pricing while considering delivery, quality, and production requirements.
• Include required contractual terms and documentation in purchase orders. Document changes to existing agreements and follow applicable company and government procurement requirements.
• Meet with underperforming suppliers, agree on corrective actions and deadlines, and escalate unresolved issues to management.
• Build productive relationships with suppliers and internal teams to resolve purchasing and delivery issues.
• Prepare purchasing and supplier performance reports as requested.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and travel to supplier sites as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Material Planner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and database management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to follow purchasing and supplier issues through to resolution.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status.
• Ability to work onsite in Danville, Kentucky, during the designated first-shift schedule and travel to suppliers as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
• Experience using SAP.
• Experience in manufacturing, particularly aerospace manufacturing.
• Familiarity with annual operating plans and how they guide purchasing and inventory decisions.

Work Environment

• Onsite aerospace manufacturing facility in Danville, Kentucky.
• Regular collaboration with buyers, suppliers, production teams, and materials personnel.
• Daily work involves purchase order activity, inventory coordination, and time-sensitive supplier follow-up.

Key Competencies

• Purchase order processing and administration
• Supplier relationship and performance management
• Quotation evaluation and price negotiation
• Delivery expediting and shortage resolution
• Inventory coordination
• Procurement documentation and compliance
• Excel reporting and data accuracy
• Cross-functional communication and follow-through

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a company match 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- and long-term disability coverage, and adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership and financial planning assistance.
• Optional identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness programs.
• 15 days of paid time off and 13 company-paid holidays.