Buyer - Aerospace

Neill Aircraft Co.•Long Beach, CA

3d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Neill Aircraft Company is seeking a Buyer to support its Purchasing department. The role coordinates procurement, expediting, and delivery of materials, parts, supplies, and outside processing services to support production schedules and customer commitments. The Buyer works with suppliers and internal departments to monitor order status, resolve purchasing and delivery issues, and ensure materials and outside processing requirements are completed on time. The position may occasionally require local travel to outside processing vendors to follow up on orders and support timely completion. Access to U.S. Munitions List (USML) technical data is required; the employee must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, or otherwise specifically authorized by a U.S. government license. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, for 40 hours per week. The hourly rate is $18.50–$21.00, depending on experience.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to understand and track materials, tooling, outside processing, and production schedules.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, subject to approval by the company's insurance carrier, for occasional local travel on company business.
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, or otherwise specifically authorized by a U.S. government license to access USML technical data.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

Responsibilities

Coordinate purchasing activities from initial requirements through delivery, including materials, parts, supplies, and outside processing services.
Source and evaluate suppliers and outside processing vendors based on cost, quality, delivery, and company requirements.
Negotiate pricing and delivery terms and issue purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
Monitor purchase orders, materials, and outside processing schedules to ensure timely completion and delivery.
Communicate with suppliers and outside processing vendors to obtain order updates, completion dates, and shipping information.
Coordinate with Production, Inspection, Quality, and Program Coordination to communicate order status and address potential delays.
Monitor materials and processing requirements against production schedules and follow up on items that may affect production or customer commitments.
Coordinate tooling requirements related to production and outside processing needs.
Occasionally travel to outside processing vendors, as needed, to follow up on orders, obtain status updates, and support timely completion of requirements.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, including purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and vendor documentation.
Work with suppliers and internal departments to resolve purchasing, quality, delivery, and scheduling issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance; Neill Aircraft covers 70% of the monthly premium for the employee and eligible dependents.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid holidays.
Paid birthday.
Paid bereavement leave, up to three paid days.
Employee discount program.