Buyer 1 - Irvine CA
Buyer 1 - Irvine CA
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26-07-2025
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Job Title: Buyer I
Job Code: 552006
Department: Purchasing
Exempt
Org Marketing Statement
At Parker Aerospace we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise together with our breadth of differentiated technologies ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow. Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products significantly contributing to Parkers goal of addressing the worlds most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker our team members belong matter and make a difference.
Buyer I
Position Summary/Essential Functions:
The Buyer I will work under normal supervision to perform standard duties. Has the authority to purchase at the best value commercial off the shelf (COTS) items at the lowest price consistent with desired quality to meet the specified required date. Participates in negotiations with suppliers. Handles MRO (maintenance repair and operating supplies) buying and provides general office clerical support including filing Purchase Orders and Request for addition to handling selected routine purchases employee may provide general administrative support and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the procurement of COTS services supplies and other materials required for the functional operation and performance of the company as assigned.
Process request for quotes to provide data for either MDSI bid preparation or buyer price justification (Cost analysis justification can be used in lieu of Price analysis).
Ensure an adequate supply base exists to meet MDSIs anticipated procurements.
Add new sources as required while maintaining a good business relationship with existing qualified sources.
Review weekly (as a minimum) the status of all open purchase orders under their responsibility to insure on-time delivery of all purchases.
Communicate exceptions to the applicable planner or requester and the Purchasing Supervisor.
Communicate to the Purchasing Supervisor significant changes to their suppliers status as to financial stability delivery/quality performance and pricing of parts/services.
Procure parts at prices consistent with MDSI bid prices used (if they exist) in our proposals to our customers. Notify the appropriate MDSI Contract Administrator/Program Manager and Purchasing Supervisor of any exceptions as spelled out in the governing procedures and instructions.
Process authorized purchase requisitions in the time frame required by the Purchasing Supervisor/Manager. Communicate exceptions as required.
Provides complete and accurate status reports on request.
Approves supplier invoice exceptions for payment by the accounting department in accordance with governing procedures and instructions.
Coordinates and makes the necessary arrangements for processing discrepant supplied items and material and may make the disposition on rejected items.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S./BSc) from four-year College or university.
- 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training.
- APICS or ISM coursework desired.
- The Purchasing department is a fast-paced environment and requires a high level of organizational skills efficient use of time the ability to perform under pressure manage multiple projects and continually meet deadlines.
- Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired.
- Should be familiar with UCC/FAR and DFAR requirements.
- Requires knowledge of purchasing processes policies procedures and an understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Direct experience in procurement of repair services facility maintenance operations machined parts MIL-SPEC hardware calibration and metal finishes required.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications desired.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Have the ability to write routine reports correspondence and the ability to speak effectively before groups of internal customers or other employees of the organization.
Competitive Compensation
- Pay Range: Min $83250/year to max $138550/year
Employment Type
Full-Time
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