Junior Buyer - Aerospace

PDS Tech Commercial • City Of Industry, CA • 2h ago

Launch Your Career in Aerospace: Junior Buyer Opportunity with PDS Tech Commercial

Fuel innovation. Keep production moving. Make an impact from day one.

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a premier leader in the aerospace industry to find a driven Junior Buyer who's ready to play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy connecting suppliers, systems, and production teams, this is your opportunity to grow your procurement career in a high-impact setting.

Location: City of Industry, CA | Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30a-4:30p (flexible start) | Pay: $44.23/hour

Role Overview: Why This Position Matters

As a Junior Buyer, you'll be the backbone of procurement operations-ensuring materials, services, and supply chain processes flow seamlessly to support production. Your ability to convert work orders into purchase orders, maintain supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery directly impacts operational continuity and production success.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day

You'll manage a variety of procurement and operational tasks, including:

Convert work orders into timely purchase orders (POs) to maintain production flow

Procure outside services such as coatings, drilling, grinding, transportation, sorting, and maintenance

Ensure proper procurement sequence is followed: Requisition PO Receipt Invoice Payment

Manage invoice processing and delivery tracking (OTD - On-Time Delivery)

Maintain and update procurement data in MRP systems (Oracle preferred; QAD a plus)

Evaluate suppliers to ensure best cost, quality, and delivery performance while minimizing risk

Request and compare quotes, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with vendor agreements

Identify material shortages using MRP tools and planning spreadsheets

Coordinate with internal teams including Planning, Shipping, Quality, Sales, and Receiving

Support supplier performance reviews and corrective action tracking

Manage administrative procurement tasks such as:

Preparing and issuing POs

Verifying supplier approvals

Ensuring materials meet specifications

Retaining certifications and documentation

Assist with scrap sales and excess material processes , including bid coordination and documentation

Required Qualifications

We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in procurement and manufacturing:

Manufacturing or fabrication experience (aerospace preferred)

Proven experience in procurement or purchasing roles

Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred)

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard Office tools

Understanding of basic accounting principles

Ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance

Strong communication and coordination skills across internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with QAD or similar ERP systems

Familiarity with supplier management and performance tracking

Experience working with operational materials and service procurement

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize decisions

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we don't just fill roles-we connect talented professionals with opportunities that elevate their careers.

Work in the aerospace industry , supporting cutting-edge manufacturing

Collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact production success

Opportunities for career development and advancement

Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading systems and processes

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Be part of a team that values precision, accountability, and innovation

Ready to Take Off? Apply Today!

If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and ready to grow in procurement within a world-class aerospace environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and start building your future with PDS Tech Commercial!

Pay Details: $44.23 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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