CNC Aerospace Material Buyer

Mesa, AZ 85212
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: four day, 10-hour shifts

Phoenix Manufacturing LLC is looking for an experienced Material Buyer to support our CNC machining and aerospace manufacturing operations while also supporting the textile side of the business. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements and deadlines are met.

The ideal candidate is a strong negotiator, skilled in supplier management, material planning, procurement strategy, and team leadership, with experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and supply chain activities to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials and outside services
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve supply issues quickly and effectively
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across product lines and commodities
• Lead supplier negotiations, strategic purchasing contracts, and supplier agreements
• Drive spend management strategies to improve cost, quality, lead times, risk, and overall supply chain efficiency
• Manage supplier performance through formal assessments, scorecards, and review routines
• Proactively manage material inventory to minimize write-offs and meet customer lead-time commitments
• Maintain standard costs, usage data, bills of material, and costing systems accurately
• Oversee purchasing of production and non-production items
• Create purchase orders for raw materials and outside processing in accordance with production schedules
• Track material status and communicate delivery timelines to internal teams
• Communicate with vendors regarding schedule changes, delivery performance, and material availability
• Lead purchasing KPIs and variance analysis routines
• Recommend and improve procurement policies and procedures
• Ensure procurement records are maintained from origination through completion
• Manage and lead procurement team members
• Provide guidance and direction by presenting procurement options and recommendations
• Develop a working knowledge of Falcon’s products and processes to support schedule stability, lead-time accuracy, and load-leveling
• Learn and support the textile side of the business as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience in aerospace, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred, plus 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to read specifications and aerospace drawings
• Understanding of material requirements, outside processing requirements, and quality standards
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Experience collecting and analyzing data
• Experience managing a team of at least 5
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience in Aerospace CNC Manufacturing or Aerospace Hardware
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts, such as 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma
• Experience with DoD, DLA, and aerospace prime purchasing/contracts
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR
• Familiarity with databases such as Partsbase, Govgistics, DIBBS, and Qualified Products Database
• Prior experience working with local Phoenix outside process vendors and material suppliers preferred

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based but requires regular time on the manufacturing floor. The shop is heated and air-conditioned, and noise levels are typically high due to industrial machines.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, typing, and computer use
• Regular reaching, moving, talking, seeing, and hearing
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, and color vision required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) with Matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in this position with our company?
• Do you have experience with FAR, DFARS, DoD, DLA, or aerospace prime purchasing requirements?
• What ERP systems have you used?
• Are you able to work on-site in Mesa, AZ?
• What is the salary range you are interested in?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• aerospace procurement or supply chain: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $69,873 - $101,337