Buyer

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany, we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

About the role

The Buyer is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, with on-time delivery and top quality via issuance of a purchase order. The Buyer will assist more senior buyers and perform a range of activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements, and price constraints.

This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Make daily purchases within allotted programs based on requisitions and analyze the quality, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Send out quotations for bid on non-contracted items and negotiate best price.
• Enter purchase orders into system and issue to supplier via fax or e-mail.
• Review purchase orders on a weekly basis via reporting system and follow up on past due items plus requirements due in coming weeks. Highlight any problem areas and report to Purchasing Director.
• Interact with Planning and Production to ensure any changes in production requirements are flowed down to suppliers.
• Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
• Liaise with planners to control scheduling of parts to ensure stock levels meet demands while staying within stock level buffers.
• Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) written against suppliers and relay such information to them and coordinate corrective action.
• Update suppliers with engineering changes and drawings.
• Review supplier performance.
• Locate new suppliers (if necessary).
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required; a Bachelor’s degree is desired.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Extended or irregular hours may be required.

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Pay

Salary Range: $82,500 - $103,000 annually

Benefits

• Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions).
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting.
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family.
• On-site gym.
• Free electric car charging stations.

Other Perks

• Potential for growth within organization.
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture.