Come join a fun and dedicated team where you can make a real difference! AvtechTyee is committed to reducing our global environmental impact, supporting the health and safety of our employees, increasing the diversity of our workforce, and fostering mutually beneficial relationships within our community, all while developing and manufacturing some of the best and most reliable aerospace products in the industry….and we need your help!
Are you looking for your next challenge? We are adding a role to our Tyee Operations to support our growth! As our Production Buyer:, you shall be responsible for the procurement of Production Services, related to work orders, to meet production goals. You will be coordinating these services with the Warehouse, Operations and Scheduling Teams to ensure timely movement of parts in and out of the facility. The Production Buyer will create and leverage tools and processes to establish and maintain smooth production flow, while meeting schedule needs and budget.
What you will be doing:

• Research and engage alternative vendors who are approved to complete the required services to spec.

• Evaluate supplier information and analyze quotes to engage optimal vendors based on best total value and lead times for services required.

• Place purchase orders with suppliers accurately and in a timely manner.

• Work with the Accounting team to resolve invoice discrepancies during the invoice approval process.

• Assist in providing Production Control coverage when required.

• Coordinate with materials team, management and production areas as required.

• Ensure shortage risks are effectively communicated to production and management teams.

• Follow requirements for PPV and provide justification as necessary.

- Formulate short- and long-term strategies to ensure quality and continuity of part supply.

• Negotiate long term contracts – pricing agreements with service suppliers.

• Develop and maintain service suppliers who share in AvtechTyee’s ideals of total quality, as well as continuous improvement on part and service quality, delivery performance and total cost.

• Work with Supplier Quality to conduct Performance Readiness Assessments with suppliers.

What you will bring to the role:

• An Associate's Degree in Supply Chain Management, or similar focus

• 2 years of industry related experience. Related experience could include several supply chain areas: procurement, logistics, materials management, inventory and/or warehousing

• Experience with Outside Service Vendors (Heat Treat, Plating/Coating, Machining)

• Understanding of personal computers and the various databases, spreadsheets, and reporting capabilities that are available to perform business functions

• Experience with ERP related software

• Demonstrated experience with effective Productivity / Continuous Improvement projects

Nice to have, but not required:

• Strong focus and attention to detail

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong focus on customer service

• Ability to quickly master new business knowledge and technical skills

• Working with Lean Practices

• Background in aerospace manufacturing

• Experience in Production Control

The target wage/salary range for this role is $28/hr - $36/hr, depending on education and experience.
**Must be authorized to work in the U.S. **:
**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**:
We are the perfect sized organization where you can make a difference and see your work come to life! We need a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.
Since 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee’ s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee manufactures a large range of Tie Rods, Push-Pull Rods, and Control Rods assemblies in Aluminum, Titanium, or Stainless Steel and our composite strut design combines lightweight composite materials with AvtechTyee’s proprietary insert. AvtechTyee can design a customized rod to fit any aerospace application. Our versatility in supporting aerospace electronics requirements ranges from the custom design and manufacturing of complex power supplies to complete Digital Audio Systems. The innovative design teams at AvtechTyee help anchor our competitive edge in this industry as we offer a broad range of system solutions and a proven ability to design, certify and manufacture equipment requiring electrical, mechanical, optical and software capabilities.
AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our application process as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-249-5290.