Buyer II

JOB TITLE: Buyer II



LOCATION: Lancaster, NY



PAY RATE: $32-35/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (9 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 P

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Responsible for the purchase of material and services including price, quality, specifications, and delivery to meet manufacturing schedules.

• Negotiates pricing, quality, and delivery criteria for required materials in connection with the placement of purchase orders.

• Analyzes vendor criteria to determine the proper vendor to select.

• Processes purchase requisitions for materials required for the production lines.

• Investigates Material Variance Reports and coordinates corrective action between supplier and Quality and Engineering departments.

• Coordinates vendor questions or problems with Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Accounting or other departments.

• Meets with planners to discuss delivery schedules and informs them when supplier scheduled deliveries do not support requirement dates.

• Manages component deliveries to drive suppliers to perform as promised in regard to quality and on-time deliveries.

• Prepares and maintains departmental reports relative to cost reduction, new orders, change orders, total dollars placed, and updating of projects and programs.

• Develops small disadvantaged suppliers and attains purchasing objectives on purchases compliant with Military or Government contracts.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• 3-6 years of experience in purchasing or materials buyer in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with MRP.

• Experience with CPAM is a plus.

• Basic purchasing skills including negotiations.

• Supplier evaluation experience.

• Cost reduction experience.

• Standard purchasing systems and procedures experience.

• Blueprint reading experience.

• College degree is preferred in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or comparable experience.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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