Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Job Title: Procurement Specialist
As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, hardware, tooling, and manufacturing supplies. You will issue purchase orders and monitor their status to ensure timely delivery, build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms. Additionally, you will coordinate with production planning to maintain material availability and prevent shortages, monitor inventory levels, and recommend purchasing strategies to optimize inventory while minimizing costs.
Evaluate supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
Expedite critical orders and resolve supplier delivery or quality issues.
Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.
Collaborate with Quality to ensure suppliers meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing and supply chain operations.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and aerospace quality standards.
3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing.

• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and inventory control.
• Experience with precision machining or CNC manufacturing.

Join a team that values continuous improvement and innovation within purchasing and supply chain operations. Experience a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and personal development. The role is situated within the aerospace manufacturing sector, demanding adherence to high-quality standards and regulatory compliance.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Application Deadline
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.