BUYER I (Aerospace & Defense)

Position Summary The role is an entry‑level Buyer within the purchasing department. Successful candidates will have a basic understanding of the procurement process within a manufacturing environment, possess strong communication skills, work carefully to ensure accuracy, and be predisposed to seek value. The Buyer I may purchase indirect goods and services or direct non‑complex materials for production. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Competitively quote multiple vendors to ensure best quality, price, and delivery of products Generate electronic memos for shippers Escalate within suppliers and within your business unit as conditions require Utilize interdepartmental relationships to expedite requests Display commitment to the on‑time delivery of quality products Review “Purchase Requests”, identify appropriate indirect or basic‑complex direct suppliers, negotiate best value directly with suppliers, and place Purchase Orders in accordance with Company Policy and government/customer requirements. Ensure appropriate record keeping of purchase activities. Ensure timely delivery of purchased goods or services, and accurate reporting of status to management. Establish relationships with suppliers Act with integrity Skills and Requirements High School diploma or GED Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a procurement or similar role, within a similar cross‑functional, manufacturing environment Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to establish productive relationships cross‑functionally, internally, and externally Desire to engage in negotiation combined with the business sense to identify and utilize the most favorable information during that negotiation Potential for rapid growth of this skill Evidence of sound business decision‑making ability Ability to speak/read/write English Ability to lift up to 35 lbs Preferred Qualifications Experience in Aerospace, Defense, or other heavily regulated industry is preferred Experience with Commercial Off‑the‑Shelf (COTS) parts, Electrical, Hardware, Basic Complex components An understanding of the general processes used to produce sophisticated metal parts, including machining Work Environment Medium‑to‑large office environment Fast paced office environment Noise level is usually moderate Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments Salary Range Salary range (Inglewood only): $70,304.00 - $85,000.00. Pay rate is based on skills, education, and experience. Travel Requirements There are typically no travel requirements for this position (0%). Compliance: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee. The Marvin Group is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer. Our company uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Marvin Engineering Company