Buyer

JOB TITLE: Buyer
LOCATION: Denton, TX
PAY RATE: $44.71/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Long Term)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Coordinates activities involved with procuring, tracking, and expediting goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.

• Schedules and tracks material deliveries based upon aircraft modification schedules and maintenance requirements.

• Confers with vendors to obtain product, data, or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

• Prepares purchase orders and bid requests.

• Performs basic negotiation and administration of agreements with suppliers and other representatives within scope of authority.

• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price and analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data to determine reasonable prices.

• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.

• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

• Arbitrates claims and resolves complaints generated during performance of contract.

• Approves invoices for payment within scope of authority and expedites delivery of goods to users.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Familiarity with the procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities related to VIP aircraft interiors.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and materials specifications.

• Proficient in MS Office applications with advanced Excel skills.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.

• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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