JOB TITLE: Buyer/Procurement Analyst
LOCATION: Lexington, KY
PAY RATE: $34.20/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance Required to Start

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Sources, plans, and schedules movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, and finished goods through production and inventory processes.

Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.

Coordinates material movement throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences to ensure cradle-to-grave procurement flow.

Analyzes data to determine factors affecting prices and identifies lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.

Resolves procurement blockages and constraints by coordinating with functional areas and outside vendors.

Reviews proposals, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders, approves payment, and maintains records of material movement.

Coordinates with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials.

Provides proposal support and prepares leadership presentations with team-wide performance metrics.

Manages and operates multiple reports using Excel for data analysis and V-lookups.

Supports both front-end price analysis and supplier selection and back-end blockage resolution, invoicing, and accounts payable activities.

Requirements:

Active Secret Security Clearance Required to Start.

Experience in sourcing, planning, and scheduling material movement through production and inventory processes.

Experience identifying raw material and component requirements from engineering and production specifications.

Experience analyzing data to determine price factors and lowest cost consistent with quality and reliability.

Experience resolving procurement blockages and constraints through coordination with multiple functions and vendors.

Experience reviewing proposals, selecting suppliers, analyzing trends, following up orders, approving payments, and maintaining procurement records.

Experience coordinating with production, warehouse, and engineering for procurement and material movement.

Proficiency in Excel including V-lookups and data analysis for metrics and reporting.

Experience supporting proposal development and preparing leadership presentations.

Experience in problem resolution including frustrated material, invoicing, and accounts payable issues.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

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

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