Purchasing-Buyer, Aerospace Manufacturing

CTL Aerospace is a full service NADCAP certified composite-manufacturing company providing services to the major aerospace and governmental organizations since 1946. CTL specializes in the manufacturing of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Structures.

The Buyer is responsible for the optimum procurement of all purchased materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and services, as required to support daily production needs. Investigates new developments relative to vendors, material, supplies, and outside processes designed to reduce costs and improve quality. Prepare and receive bids for materials and outside processes. Contact suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and advise of changed due dates as necessary. Work closely with operations staff, engineers, production planners, shipping/receiving, and inspection personnel

Maintains frequent communication with suppliers and carriers to expedite and confirm ship dates and determine arrival times; Assesses supplier's delivery performance; makes recommendations regarding ability of suppliers to meet delivery schedules.

Obtain PO confirmation to assure accurate in-house PO date.

Provides weekly detailed vendor delivery performance reports.

Monitor and communicate changes in delivery lead times.

Coordinate order shipment troubleshooting and communications with suppliers and logistics.

Perform other duties and special projects as requested by management.

Analyze markets and vendors to assess present and future material availability.

Bachelor's Degree

US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Able to work in an office and manufacturing environment.

Three to five years Minimum current purchasing experience.

Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, Project and ERP systems) required.

CTL Aerospace is an EEO/M/F/Disability/VET and Drug Free Employer