Buyer II

JOB TITLE: Buyer IILOCATION: Lancaster, NYPAY RATE: $32-35/hourWe 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 / AviationBenefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplierOpenings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PQualifying 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, defenseTake your career to new heights—apply today!#jobad #J-18808-Ljbffr The Structures Company