Position Summary

· The Buyer uses expertise in performing a variety of purchasing activities including pricing, negotiating terms, volume discounts, long-term contracts and delivery of goods\services with suppliers.

· Applies government laws and regulations while conducting procurement activities and ensures alignment with management objectives.

· Review MRP (SAP) order action messages, maintain schedule and visibility, identify and resolve issues until shipment.

· Generate work orders and issue purchase orders based on MRP (SAP) messages.

· Negotiate price and deliveries that are consistent with schedule needs.

· Process changes, reschedules and outside processing that are required to accomplish the production schedule goals.

· Ensure customer satisfaction by achieving on time deliveries of quality product. Follow through special requests and expedites.

· Identify potential late deliveries and plan recovery.

· Prioritize material handling from receipt to shipment based on schedule requirements and department workload.

Qualifications

· 5 years of experience in the production control field, including material/inventory management in a defense or aerospace environment.

· Requires excellent planning, organizational and motivational skills.

· Knowledge of MRP (SAP) system is a must

· General knowledge of machine shop practices and processing standards helpful.

· Knowledge of military spares standards helpful.

· Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Computerized MRP system

· Requires strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal) with a positive attitude and ability to motivate others.

· Have the ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks on a timely basis.

· Have the ability to maintain flexibility and be adaptable to the ever-changing needs of the company.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Buyer: 5 years (Required)
• Aerospace: 3 years (Required)
• SAP: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• North Hollywood, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person