Buyer - Aerospace

Job Description

Job Description

Neill Aircraft Company | Long Beach, CA

About Neill Aircraft 

Since 1956, Neill Aircraft Company has proudly been a family-owned and operated aerospace manufacturing business based in Long Beach, CA. We specialize in working with high-performance materials, including Aluminum, Titanium, Inconel, and Stainless Steel, to deliver exceptional results for our customers. As a woman-owned and family-led company, we believe our employees are the heart of our success. With over 200 employees, we are committed to fostering a workplace that values individual contributions, promotes growth, and drives innovation. Join us for an exciting journey in aerospace manufacturing and make an impact alongside a passionate, skilled team!

Position Summary

Neill Aircraft Company is seeking a Buyer to support our Purchasing department. This role is responsible for coordinating the procurement, expediting, and delivery of materials, parts, supplies, and outside processing services to support production schedules and customer commitments. This position works closely with suppliers, and internal departments to monitor order status, resolve purchasing and delivery issues, and ensure materials and outside processing requirements are completed on time.

Hourly Rate - $18.50 - $25.00 (Depending on experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate purchasing activities from initial requirements through delivery, including materials, parts, supplies, and outside processing services.
• Source and evaluate suppliers and outside processing vendors based on cost, quality, delivery, and Company requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms and issue purchase orders in accordance with Company procedures.
• Monitor purchase orders, materials, and outside processing schedules to ensure timely completion and delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers and outside processing vendors to obtain order updates, completion dates, and shipping information.
• Coordinate with Production, Inspection, Quality, and Program Coordination to communicate order status and address potential delays.
• Monitor materials and processing requirements against production schedules and follow up on items that may affect production or customer commitments.
• Coordinate tooling requirements related to production and outside processing needs.
• May occasionally travel to outside processing vendors, as needed, to follow up on orders, obtain status updates, and support timely completion of requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, including purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and vendor documentation.
• Work with suppliers and internal departments to resolve purchasing, quality, delivery, and scheduling issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills             
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and track materials, tooling, outside processing, and production schedules
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), subject to approval by the Company's insurance carrier, for occasional local travel on Company business

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer

• Medical Insurance - Neill Aircraft covers 70% of the monthly premium for you and eligible dependents.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday
• Paid Bereavement (Up to 3 days paid)
• Employee Discount Program

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and must
• Must frequently walk, sit, reach, and handle materials
• Ability to lift and/or move up to10 lbs
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision

Work Environment 

• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally expose to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level is usually moderate
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Additional Requirements

This position requires access to U.S. Munitions List (USML) technical data. Hence the individual must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident or otherwise be specifically authorized by a license from the U.S. government to have access to USML technical data.

Equal Employment Opportunity  Neill Aircraft is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We’re dedicated to fostering an environment of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.