Buyer (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Specialist (Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing)

Job Description

The Purchasing Specialist evaluates purchase requisitions, identifies appropriate suppliers, and places accurate and timely orders in line with established policies. This role focuses on sourcing electronic and electromechanical parts, ensuring competitive pricing, dependable delivery, and consistent quality, while maintaining strong relationships with internal departments and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze assigned purchase requisitions to ensure accurate item descriptions, part numbers, specifications, and other required details.
• Place purchase orders in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Identify and establish reliable sources of supply that provide reasonable pricing, dependable shipment, and consistent quality.
• Expedite, monitor, and administer open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues that arise.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date files and records on all orders in process.
• Interview sales representatives and vendors to evaluate products and services, and route descriptive literature and technical information to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain effective liaison between all internal departments and vendors to support efficient purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Develop new sources of supply for both new and routine materials to support business needs and mitigate supply risk.
• Coordinate and consolidate orders from different origins to leverage quantity discounts and optimize purchasing costs.
• Collaborate closely with a team of buyers and planners to align purchasing activities with production and planning requirements.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and related documents to support accurate and compliant purchasing.

Essential Skills

• 4–5 years of experience in purchasing electronic and electromechanical parts, preferably within the RF commercial or military industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an associate degree in a related field.
• Strong purchasing, procurement, and supply chain knowledge, including experience with purchase orders and supplier management.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience writing technical specifications and other technical documents.
• Proficiency with Costpoint or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with electronic and electromechanical components in a commercial or military RF environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate multiple orders and suppliers to achieve cost savings through quantity pricing.
• Comfort working in a structured purchasing environment with established policies and procedures.

Work Environment

The Purchasing Specialist works as part of a small, collaborative procurement team consisting of approximately three buyers and partners closely with about four planners. The role operates within an ERP-driven environment, using systems such as Costpoint and Microsoft Office to manage purchase orders, supplier communications, and documentation. The position involves frequent interaction with internal departments and external vendors, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and coordination to support efficient supply chain operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Melville, NY.

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $125000.00/yr.

• Pay Period: Weekly, Direct Deposit only
• Paid-Time-Off: Exempt - Flexible Time Off (Eligible after 60-day introductory period)
• Holidays 11
• 401(k) plan Company match, 100% up to 6% Fidelity
• Tuition Reimbursement Up to $10K per calendar year
• 9/80 Work Schedule Every other Friday off
• Basic Life and AD&D Employee Only MetLife Voluntary Benefits:
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Inspira
• Dependent Care flexible spending account (DDC) American Benefits Group
• Additional Short-Term Disability (STD) MetLife
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) MetLife
• Voluntary Life and AD&D MetLife
• Hospital Indemnity MetLife
• Critical Illness MetLife
• Accident MetLife
• Legal MetLife
• Identity Theft

This is a fully onsite position in Melville,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.