URGENT!!! Aerospace Buyer

Join a team where your expertise will directly impact the success of new aerospace programs. As our business expands, we're seeking a Buyer III who can help lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, support program launches, and drive supply chain excellence through supplier development, risk mitigation, and strategic supplier diversification. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on both current operations and future growth.

Medical (free employee only coverage and low-cost options available)

Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!

Accrued time is available to use immediately!

The Buyer III supports strategic direction by executing integrations between procurement, material control processes, and other business functions. Assists in purchasing materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. Tracks purchases, monitors vendor quality, and maintains a current database of vendor information. Responsible for inventories, replenishment, network strategies, warehousing, order quantities, lead time, obsolescence, and product introductions and renovations.

Buyer III Will

Negotiate and execute supplier contracts, manage key supplier relationships, and resolve material or delivery issues.

Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies with business objectives, secure materials through competitive analysis, and drive continuous improvement across procurement activities.

Set and report on budget performance, evaluate supplier capabilities, and develop supplier portfolios to support innovation and operational efficiency.

Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.

Extensive knowledge of best practices and technology trends in supply chain, including lean methodologies.

Understanding of manufacturing requirements, planning, and computerized materials control programs.

Working knowledge of MRP, inventory management, and bills of material (experience with Epicor ERP system a plus, but not required).

Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management / Logistics preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Or Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Purchasing Certification preferred.

Exposure to hazardous equipment.

These sites may not be temperature controlled.

Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift, and overtime).

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People With Disabilities
SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

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Export Control Requirements

Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the salary range for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay ranges may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets. J-18808-Ljbffr Sekisui Aerospace Corporation