Buyer

Overview Position: Buyer Location: El Segundo, CA Industry: Aerospace / Aviation Parts Distribution Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Salary: $50,000/year Work Style: Onsite with an optional telework schedule of up to 2 days per week after eligibility requirements are met Benefits: Full benefits available after 3 months of employment, including healthcare insurance, 401(k) profit-sharing plan, and telework option Our client, a Japanese company, is seeking a Buyer to join their Aerospace Department in El Segundo, California. This role supports purchasing, vendor coordination, customer communication, and logistics activities related to aircraft parts and equipment. While Japanese language skills are not required, strong communication, customer correspondence, and relationship-building abilities are valued. This position is suited for someone who is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and interested in developing a career within the aerospace industry. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Order Management Manage the purchasing and receiving process from start to finish Issue and maintain purchase orders Verify order accuracy and maintain purchasing records Source aircraft parts and merchandise from approved suppliers Compare pricing, availability, quality, and delivery schedules to meet customer needs Customer Service & Sales Support Respond to customer inquiries regarding aircraft parts and equipment Prepare and provide pricing quotations Process customer purchase orders Establish delivery lead times and provide order updates Maintain strong professional relationships with customers Communicate repair costs and obtain customer approvals when necessary Logistics & Documentation Prepare invoices and shipping documents for outgoing orders Process repair orders, air waybills, manifests, and other logistics documentation Coordinate product shipments and monitor delivery schedules Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance Vendor Relations Meet with suppliers to discuss products, pricing, delivery schedules, and service issues Build and maintain strong vendor relationships Evaluate new product opportunities and supplier capabilities Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong customer service and professional correspondence abilities Ability to operate a computer for data entry and information retrieval Basic typing and administrative skills Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities Purchasing, logistics, supply chain, or customer service experience preferred Aerospace or aviation industry experience is a plus Japanese language skills are a plus but not required #J-18808-Ljbffr