BUYER I at Phoenix Defense in Gilbert, AZ

BUYER I At PLI Manufacturing, a company of Phoenix Defense, our team members have incredible opportunities to support fabrication work of critical aerospace/space products for prime initiatives and projects in the aerospace and defense industries. We look for people who are team players, collaborative and bring bold new ideas.  Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.   With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our customers while offering the opportunity for career growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. We are now hiring a BUYER I. WHAT YOU WILL DO:  • Issue and manage purchase orders to suppliers for raw material and components. • Ensure purchase order pricing is recorded in compliance with procedures. • Manages and communicates daily status updates for Program Managers, Production Control and Program Planners. • AS9100 Quality Compliance: work closely with our Quality department to ensure suppliers understand and meet requirements for on time delivery of goods and services and quality of product. Release of purchase orders only to qualified suppliers per the Approved Supplier List (ASL). • Follow up and expedite delivery dates to support production plan. • Manage supplier related issues on daily basis. • Administrative Support: work with Program Managers, Production Control and Accounting to resolve all other materials or services related issues such as obtaining return materials authorization, packing and shipping returns, warranty claims or disposition of nonconforming material. • Perform additional duties, as requested, by manager to support procurement activities. ABOUT YOU:  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent years of experience. • 2-4 years of experience with purchasing and inventory (experience with government or military procurement highly valued) • Experience with ERP/MRP software packages (preferably Visual) and standard business applications (MS Office). • Effective Communication-Ability to clearly articulate information through conversation, phone calls, email, written reports and other documents to others within and outside the company. • Problem Solving and Decision Making-Ability to identify problems, compile information to solve them, act decisively and show good judgment. • Organizing and Planning- Possess strong organizing and planning skills, manage time, effectively prioritize multiple tasks to maximize efficiency and productivity. • High Standards- Ability to establish and maintain standards and attention to detail that guarantee quality and continuous improvement. • Understand Production and Processing- Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, and costs to maximize the effective manufacture and distribution of products. • Team Player- Ability to effectively work with other members of the organization and understand the role of purchasing within the larger company structure. • Initiative- Ability to be proactive and make things happen, take personal responsibility to act without being told what to do. • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management certification desired. BENEFITS: • 401K • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • Accrued PTO and 10 paid holidays • Tuition assistance for professional growth