Parker Aerospace – Buyer
Direct Hire

Job Description – Buyer

Position Overview

Schedule: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Parker Aerospace is seeking an experienced Buyer to support purchasing and procurement operations within its manufacturing environment. The Buyer will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed to support production and daily plant operations.

This individual will manage purchase requisitions, process purchase orders, negotiate pricing, evaluate supplier quotes, monitor delivery schedules, and maintain strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Material Planner, along with a bachelor's degree.

Candidates must meet ALL required qualifications. No exceptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into accurate purchase orders.

• Source materials, supplies, equipment, and services from qualified suppliers.

• Request and evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, quality, and delivery.

• Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms to obtain competitive costs.

• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and ensure materials arrive on time.

• Manage supplier performance, including delivery and quality expectations.

• Identify purchasing or supplier-related issues and coordinate corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records and contractual documentation.

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.

• Prepare purchasing reports and provide updates to management.

Required Qualifications – Non-Negotiable

1. Bachelor's degree required. Business or Engineering preferred.

2. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Material Planner.

3. SAP experience is desirable, but not mandatory.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

5. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive tasks through completion.

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.

8. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.

9. Must be able to work 100% onsite in Irvine, CA, from 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Preferred Candidate Background

• Aerospace or defense manufacturing.

• Industrial or production purchasing.

• Supplier negotiations and vendor management.

• Purchase order processing.

• Material planning and inventory coordination.

• SAP procurement systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75K–$80K annual salary.

• Annual incentive program.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 5%.

• Additional 3% company retirement contribution.

• PTO and 13 paid company holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement and career development.

• Additional employee wellness and financial benefits.