Buyer

Who Are We

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner FDH specializes in hardware electrical consumables and expendables licensed products and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce California and has operations across the Americas EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 has locations in 14 countries across the globe with more than 1500 best-in-industry employees and over 650000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce California and has operations across the Americas EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 has locations in 14 countries across the globe with more than 1500 best-in-industry employees and over 650000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here

At FDH Aero we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do:

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partners most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity fairness and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy humility and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven diverse and experienced professionals businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention curiosity and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations embrace critique and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People - Thats why we offer competitive benefits including medical dental vision Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching and wellness programs. We invest in training mentorship and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver to innovate and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrows supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Buyer is responsible for processing orders out of Quantum. Work with the vendors and FDH sales teams to resolve issues that arise from their orders being placed. Negotiate cost savings and improve lead times where possible and ensure that LTA purchasing templates are completed in a timely manner. The Buyer will need to ensure that orders placed are scheduled properly to conserve cash and adhere to customers needs dates.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Enter vendor quotations into the ERP system
• Review and update the purchasing teams unconfirmed order report on a daily basis
• Process Pos out of Quantum and Kingdee for Adhoc LTA and replenishment needs
• Work with vendors and sales team to resolve issues with orders
• Negotiate cost savings and improved lead times
• Ensure LTA items are placed in a timely manner
• Work special projects as needed such as push/cancel lists
• Establish beneficial/advantageous relationships with current and new suppliers
• Provide technical/product knowledge when required cross reference/equivalent sourcing
• Provide customer bill of material and drawing review to identify required material
• Update and manage product part number and pricing information on company software system
• Perform other duties assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• Bachelors Degree required
• 3 years of buyer experience in the aerospace or electronic components industry is helpful
• Experience with an ERP system and must be able to learn company proprietary software
• An understanding of and working knowledge of aerospace quality management practices and AS9120 requirements is helpful
• Must be a strong and intelligent negotiator
• A self-motivated and quick learner with the ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment
• Sharp attention to detail attentiveness and accuracy are of utmost importance
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and diplomacy
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Experience organizing/coordinating multiple projects
• Must be computer savvy and learn company proprietary software programs
• Must be able to convey written and verbal instructions

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) orasylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.