ABOUT APPLIED AEROSPACE

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

To procure goods and services, such as raw materials, machined parts, tools, and miscellaneous supplies in support of production teams and facility needs. To negotiate best quality, delivery, cost and terms available based on Applied Aerospace and customer specifications and/or requirements and to manage material flow from requisition to material acceptance and invoice payment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate best pricing, delivery and terms to meet the requirements of Applied Aerospace and/or customer needs. Negotiate LTA’s and other pricing agreements for the benefit of Applied Aerospace and our customers.
• Determines best method of procurement, such as best source(s), sole source, or bid.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Opening and maintaining the required system purchase orders from the requisition to the proper closure of the purchase order, including follow-up on purchase orders to ensure timely receipt and acceptable material.
• Manage material flow of purchased goods from requisition to receipt, acceptance, and payment of material and to assist in resolution of any receiving and/or invoice discrepancies.
• Communicating with the PM and production teams as necessary and by attending production team meetings to provide current material status, problem identification and potential solutions, and review of open action items.
• Meeting or beating budget on material pricing as given by PM in the form of an RTP or MRP driven purchase. Communicating with the PM any resource requirements needed to complete tasks on time and within budget.
• Support for Bids and Proposals, including material estimates, for follow-on jobs and/or as time allows.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Involved in identifying and qualifying potential new suppliers.
• Monitoring supplier performance in terms of cost, on-time shipments, and quality performance and taking appropriate actions with suppliers to increase levels of performance where needed. Actions include but are not limited to, telecons, letters, face-to-face meetings, and/or supplier audits and supplier facilities.

SKILLS • EXPERIENCE • EDUCATION:

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have good technical writing and computer skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook.)
• Knowledge of MRP a real plus – APICS certified a plus.
• Must be available to travel approximately 10% of time to vendors & suppliers or as needed.
• Associate level should have a bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience in related field.
• General level should have a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years’ experience or a total of 10 years’ experience in the related field.
• Senior level should have a bachelor’s degree plus 10 years’ experience or a total of 15 years’ experience in the related field.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law.

Due to the nature of our work and applicable U.S. export control laws, this position requires International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligibility. Only individuals who qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), unless specified otherwise within job description, are eligible for employment.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (“AA&D”) is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, medical condition, or other protected reason may contact the Human Resources Department. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law.

Where required by law, the applicable pay range and a summary of benefits and other compensation for this position will be provided.