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JOB TITLE: Aerospace Buyer - Contract
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
PAY RATE: $52/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we’re seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!

Job Details:

• Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier
• Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person 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: 

• Manage purchase orders from award through receipt, including AOG and expedited requests

• Ensure 3-way match for vendor invoices and resolve discrepancies with accounting

• Issue purchase orders per contracts/agreements and maintain accurate procurement records

• Build and sustain strong supplier and vendor relationships

• Report procurement metrics to Director (on-time delivery, quality, price variance, etc.)

• Ensure compliance with NDAs, export regulations, and contractual obligations

• Stay current on industry and aerospace manufacturing standards and trends

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain or Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience

• Must have prior experience as a Buyer in the Aerospace industry

• Aerospace procurement experience, ideally in a complex manufacturing environment

• Skilled in ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools

• Experience with product lifecycle management, risk/configuration management, and requirements management

• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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

Desired Skills:

• Working knowledge of aerospace drawings, specs, and manufacturing processes

• Six Sigma Certification

• APICS CPIM

• PMP Certification

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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

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