Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Work Arrangement Onsite with occasional travel. This position performs functions or is immediately available to perform functions that are considered safety sensitive for the purpose of maintenance or preventive maintenance as defined by 14 CFR 121. Therefore, employment and continued employment with the company is conditioned upon full compliance with the company's Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program as required by 14 CFR Part 120, 135, 145 and 49 CFR Part 40.
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Procurement organization through the administration of procurement systems, processes, reporting, and transactional activities. This role serves as a central point of coordination for procurement-related issue resolution, data integrity, compliance documentation, and cross-functional support, ensuring the efficient flow of information, materials, and purchasing activities across the organization.
The Procurement Specialist works closely with Buyers, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, Receiving, and Finance to prepare procurement actions, maintain purchasing data and metrics, resolve process discrepancies, support audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position plays a critical role in maintaining procurement operational effectiveness and ensuring compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and Government contracting regulations.
Coordinate with Receiving, Accounts Payable, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, and Program Management to investigate and resolve procurement-related issues impacting material availability, production schedules, and program execution.
Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving purchasing process discrepancies, including receiving issues, invoice and Accounts Payable exceptions, pricing discrepancies, purchase order mismatches, supplier account administration, and other procurement-related system or process failures.
Support supplier onboarding and administration activities, including supplier account setup and maintenance, online distributor account management, documentation collection, and supplier information updates.
Maintain and administer procurement data within ERP/MRP systems, including supplier records, lead times, open purchase orders, commitments, shortages, and other purchasing-related system data to ensure accuracy and reporting integrity.
Develop, maintain, analyze, and report procurement metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supplier performance, open commitments, cycle times, shortages, backlog, and purchasing effectiveness.
Support the procurement organization by managing day-to-day purchasing operations, ensuring requisitions, procurement records, and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and compliant with company policies, procedures, and Government contracting requirements.
coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve deficiencies and prepare procurement packages for Buyer execution.
Monitor open procurement actions and assist in identifying and mitigating risks related to material shortages, late deliveries, supplier performance, and inventory concerns.
Assist Buyers with sourcing and procurement activities by preparing request-for-quote (RFQ) packages, gathering supplier information, compiling proposal data, conducting preliminary analyses, and supporting procurement decision-making.
Maintain procurement files, records, and documentation in accordance with established policies, procedures, customer requirements, and audit readiness standards.
Support internal audits, customer reviews, compliance assessments, and corrective action activities by providing procurement documentation, reports, and analysis as required.
Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement procedures, work instructions, training materials, system controls, and business processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and data quality.
Support inventory management initiatives by assisting with the resolution of excess, obsolete, discrepant, and at-risk material conditions.
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Working knowledge of procurement processes, purchase order administration, supplier management, inventory control principles, and procure-to-pay workflows.
Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and procurement software, including maintenance of supplier records, purchasing data, and transaction accuracy.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and metrics development.
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and interpret procurement data to identify trends, risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills with the ability to investigate and resolve purchasing process failures, system discrepancies, and cross-functional issues.
Familiarity with Government contracting requirements, including FAR, DFARS, audit readiness, and procurement documentation requirements
Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple departments, including Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Contracts, Receiving, Finance, and Program Management.
Knowledge of procurement metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable. • Demonstrated customer-service mindset with a proactive approach to supporting internal stakeholders and resolving operational challenges.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field; 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain operations, materials management, or a related business function.

• Experience maintaining procurement records, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Experience resolving procurement-related discrepancies involving receiving, Accounts Payable, supplier invoicing, purchase orders, pricing, and material transactions.
• Experience developing, documenting, or improving business processes, work instructions, reports, and standard operating procedures is preferred.

~ Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. aircraft modification and certification; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.