Aerospace Purchasing Buyer

Tessera•Kent, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking an experienced Aerospace Purchasing Buyer to join our growing Manufacturing team in Auburn, Washington. The Purchasing Buyer plays a critical role in maintaining production flow by ensuring the right material or service is purchased from the right supplier, at the right cost, with the right quality, and delivered when required to meet customer commitments. The Purchasing Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials, components, supplies, and outside services. This position works closely with Production Control, Engineering, Quality, Estimating, Contracts, and Operations to ensure materials and services are available on time, at competitive cost, and in compliance with customer and aerospace requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required
5 – 8 years of previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, or Buying experience is required
Previous experience in Aerospace is required.
Must have strong working knowledge in an ERP/MRP system.
Must have strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier lead times, material requirements, and inventory management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Must have strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Must be familiar with AS9100 and aerospace supplier requirements.
A valid state driver’s license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Nice To Haves

Previous Purchasing experience in Aerospace, Manufacturing or defense-industry is preferred.
Experience purchasing raw materials, machined components, sheet metal, outside processing, plating, heat treating, coatings, and other aerospace services is preferred.
Experience with supplier performance management and expediting is preferred.
Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review material and hardware requirements, purchase requisitions, MRP/ERP requirements, and production schedules to determine purchasing needs.
Prepare and issue purchase orders to approved suppliers.
Source materials, components, tooling, supplies, and outside processing services.
Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on price, quality, lead time, capacity, and delivery requirements.
Negotiate pricing, delivery dates, terms, and other commercial requirements within established authority.
Monitor open purchase orders and proactively communicate potential shortages, delays, and schedule risks.
Expedite critical materials and outside services to support customer and production commitments.
Maintain accurate purchase order information, including quantities, pricing, due dates, revisions, and supplier commitments.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with qualified and approved suppliers.
Support supplier selection and qualification activities in coordination with Quality and Operations.
Ensure purchases comply with customer requirements, approved supplier lists, specifications, and applicable aerospace standards.
Coordinate with Quality regarding certifications, material traceability, inspection requirements, and supplier documentation.
Review supplier performance and assist in resolving quality, delivery, pricing, and documentation issues.
Support cost-reduction and supplier-improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to reduce lead times, improve purchasing terms, and mitigate supply-chain risk.
Maintain appropriate documentation and purchasing records for traceability and audit requirements.
Assist with long-term purchasing agreements and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Support inventory objectives by balancing material availability with excess and obsolete inventory risks.
Communicate effectively with internal departments regarding material status and supplier commitments.
Follow company quality procedures and purchasing controls.
Ensure purchased products and services meet applicable customer, engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Understand and follow requirements related to counterfeit-part prevention and material traceability.
Support compliance with applicable aerospace quality standards and customer flow-down requirements.
Participate in supplier corrective actions and resolution of nonconforming material when required.
Purchase product IAW customer requirement flow down (i.e. D1-4426, Customer QPL, Customer specifications, etc.)
Perform other purchasing and supply-chain duties as assigned.
All Other Duties as Assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Elective 401(k) retirement plan, Tessera will match 0.5% for every 1% up to 6% after 90-days of employment . Funds are subject to vesting.
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid holidays
accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment
paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees