Buyer

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Corona, CA

6d•$28 - $33

About The Position

As a Buyer at Karman Space & Defense, you will support manufacturing and production operations by managing procurement activities, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring materials and services meet quality, cost, delivery, and customer requirements. You will work closely with Program Managers, production teams, and suppliers to maintain material availability, support manufacturing schedules, and improve procurement processes. Your contributions will help strengthen supplier performance, maintain product conformity, and support continuous improvement within Karman's Quality Management System (QMS).

Requirements

Four-year degree or equivalent in machine shop, metal fabrication, or a related field.
Experience in a manufacturing environment and/or related training.
Knowledge of manufacturing materials, hardware, specifications, and processes, including machining, heat treating, and plating.
Proficiency with standard computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal customers.
Ability to follow Quality Management System (QMS) procedures for reporting, recordkeeping, and work instructions.
Ability to understand, maintain awareness of, and comply with applicable customer requirements and changes.
Must meet U.S. person status requirements under U.S. export control laws, including being a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement activities to ensure materials, hardware, and services meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements.
Develop and execute procurement plans that support short- and long-term manufacturing and operational objectives.
Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers to support reliable material availability and procurement performance.
Evaluate and manage supplier performance to achieve competitive pricing, consistent quality, and on-time delivery.
Collaborate with Program Managers and production leaders to coordinate purchasing requirements and support manufacturing schedules.
Review purchased products and services for alignment with customer specifications, product conformity, and performance requirements.
Implement and follow procurement procedures in accordance with Aerospace Standard (AS) 9100 requirements and company quality policies.
Evaluate procurement processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement changes that support operational efficiency.
Support Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including reporting, recordkeeping, product safety, and ethical business practices.