Buyer (any level)

PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS•Wenatchee, WA

6d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Buyer to join our logistics team. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. The level (I, II or III) for person selected for hire will depend on education/experience requirements. Join us and connect your career to the future! PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface. Job Summary Supports purchasing and materials management by executing routine purchase orders and maintaining supplier communication under AS9100 quality requirements. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am to 2:30pm

Requirements

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Basic knowledge of purchasing practices and supply chain principles
Effective communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders (emails, walk-ins)
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Abas, Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
Familiar with aerospace documentation and traceability
MS, Excel, Power Point proficient
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Solid understanding of AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and supplier quality systems
Intermediate-level technical comprehension of drawings/specifications
Effective multitasking under tight deadlines
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel-based analytics
Strong leadership and strategic negotiation capabilities
Deep understanding of aerospace compliance, contracts, and risk management
Skilled at supplier relationship management and technical procurement
Financially literate - understands total cost of ownership (TCO) and margin impact
Capable of managing high-dollar, multi-program supplier portfolios
Associate’s or bachelor’s in supply chain, Business, or related field preferred
0–2 years in purchasing, logistics, or related function (aerospace preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or Industrial Engineering preferred
3–5 years of aerospace or manufacturing procurement experience
Bachelor’s in business, Supply Chain, or Engineering required; MBA preferred
6+ years of aerospace or defense procurement experience, including contract management
Due to ITAR Requirements, all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as APICS CSCP, ISM CPSM, or NCMA CPCM are desirable
Advanced certifications (CPSM, CSCP, or CPM) preferred

Responsibilities

Issue, track, and maintain purchase orders for standard parts, consumables, and services
Solicit quotes, evaluate supplier offers, and confirm deliveries
Verify supplier certifications and documentation (Certificates of Conformance, material test reports, etc.)
Coordinate with receiving quality and AP departments to resolve basic discrepancies
Maintain ERP/MRP purchasing data and ensure traceability per AS9100 standards
Support supplier onboarding and documentation compliance (ITAR, DFARS, and flow-down clauses)
Assist with internal and external audit preparation
Maintain supplier status request
Maintain purchasing requisitions (MRO supplies)
Maintain vendor non-conforming products (RMA)
Help maintain ad hoc reporting
Manage procurement of build-to-print parts, assemblies, and services per engineering specifications
Evaluate supplier quotes for compliance, lead time, and cost competitiveness
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with approved suppliers
Coordinate with planning, engineering, and quality to resolve supplier issues
Monitor supplier performance metrics (OTD, quality, responsiveness)
Support cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure complete and auditable documentation in accordance with AS9100 standards
Participate in supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and performance reviews
Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business goals
Lead negotiations for LTAs and strategic supplier partnerships
Conduct supplier business reviews and performance assessments
Collaborate with engineering on new product introductions and design-for-supply initiatives
Drive cost reduction, lead time optimization, and supply chain risk mitigation
Ensure supplier adherence to AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and counterfeit parts prevention standards
Mentor and train junior buyers and act as escalation point for supplier issues
Support customer and third-party audits as procurement SME
Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes