Buyer (any level)

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Buyer to join our logistics team. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology performance and innovation. The level (I II or III) for person selected for hire will depend on education/experience requirements. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAeros core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the worlds most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee WA with a remote manufacturing site Bonded Metals located in Sequim WA. Working together we employ proprietary technologies best practices engineering and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the worlds most extreme environments. PacAeros products are hard at work in medical components such as cardiac-function devices on key aerospace & defense programs in space and deep below the earths surface.

The Position:

Job Summary

Supports purchasing and materials management by executing routine purchase orders and maintaining supplier communication under AS9100 quality requirements.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am to 2:30pm

Buyer I Responsibilities

• Issue track and maintain purchase orders for standard parts consumables and services
• Solicit quotes evaluate supplier offers and confirm deliveries
• Verify supplier certifications and documentation (Certificates of Conformance material test reports etc.)
• Coordinate with receiving quality and AP departments to resolve basic discrepancies
• Maintain ERP/MRP purchasing data and ensure traceability per AS9100 standards
• Support supplier onboarding and documentation compliance (ITAR DFARS and flow-down clauses)
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of purchasing practices and supply chain principles
• Effective communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders (emails walk-ins)
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Abas Epicor SAP Oracle etc.)
• Familiar with aerospace documentation and traceability
• Maintain supplier status request
• Maintain purchasing requisitions (MRO supplies)
• Maintain vendor non-conforming products (RMA)
• Help maintain ad hoc reporting
• MS Excel Power Point proficient

Buyer II Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of build-to-print parts assemblies and services per engineering specifications
• Evaluate supplier quotes for compliance lead time and cost competitiveness
• Negotiate pricing terms and delivery schedules with approved suppliers
• Coordinate with planning engineering and quality to resolve supplier issues
• Monitor supplier performance metrics (OTD quality responsiveness)
• Support cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure complete and auditable documentation in accordance with AS9100 standards
• Participate in supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and performance reviews
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of AS9100 ITAR DFARS and supplier quality systems
• Intermediate-level technical comprehension of drawings/specifications
• Effective multitasking under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel-based analytics
• MS Excel Power Point proficient

Buyer III Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead negotiations for LTAs and strategic supplier partnerships
• Conduct supplier business reviews and performance assessments
• Collaborate with engineering on new product introductions and design-for-supply initiatives
• Drive cost reduction lead time optimization and supply chain risk mitigation
• Ensure supplier adherence to AS9100 ITAR DFARS and counterfeit parts prevention standards
• Mentor and train junior buyers and act as escalation point for supplier issues
• Support customer and third-party audits as procurement SME
• Strong leadership and strategic negotiation capabilities
• Deep understanding of aerospace compliance contracts and risk management
• Skilled at supplier relationship management and technical procurement
• Financially literate - understands total cost of ownership (TCO) and margin impact
• Capable of managing high-dollar multi-program supplier portfolios
• MS Excel Power Point proficient

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance critical illness hospital indemnity and long-term care to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge spend time with family and friends or pursue personal interests.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• Growth Participation Units (GPUs): We provide growth participation units (GPUs) to our employees which represent a share of the companys growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and as we increase the value of our business they grow in value as well. When our current private equity firms sells the company GPUs will be paid out with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match up to 4% to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules overtime opportunities term life & AD&D insurance corporate gym membership discounts and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation business association partnership society trust or any other entity organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Education & Experience

Buyer I

• Associates or bachelors in supply chain Business or related field preferred
• 02 years in purchasing logistics or related function (aerospace preferred)

Buyer II

• Bachelors degree in supply chain Business or Industrial Engineering preferred
• 35 years of aerospace or manufacturing procurement experience
• Certifications such as APICS CSCP ISM CPSM or NCMA CPCM are desirable

Buyer III

• Bachelors in business Supply Chain or Engineering required; MBA preferred
• 6 years of aerospace or defense procurement experience including contract management
• Advanced certifications (CPSM CSCP or CPM) preferred

Work Environment

• Ergonomic strain Desk setup long stretches of data entry two-monitor neck twists - repetitive motions between monitors.
• Eye strain / fatigue: constant exposure to screens and different types of lighting. Constant data entry and analysis
• Noise distractions: open offices phone or other means of communication. This includes walk-ins
• Shift work: must be willing to work M-F 6:00am-2:30pm overtime as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: buyers spend long hours sitting for data entry and admin work
• Lifting: low to moderate office supplies
• Repetitive motion: between 2 3 screens and keyboard/mouse coordination

In addition all employees of PacAero are expected to

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Maintain a clean safe and unobstructed work area
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes