Experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist Aerospace Manufacturing

Experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist – Aerospace Manufacturing TASE Global | Trusted Aerospace and Engineering Corp. Location: Phoenix, Arizona Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site Industry: Aerospace | Precision CNC Manufacturing About Us TASE Global (Trusted Aerospace and Engineering Corp.) is a growing aerospace and precision manufacturing company specializing in complex, high-precision machined components and engineered manufacturing solutions. We serve customers in demanding industries where quality, precision, reliability, and on-time delivery are essential. At TASE Global, we take pride in our commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and building a team of skilled professionals who contribute to our continued growth and success. Position Summary TASE Global is seeking an experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist to join our Phoenix manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, tooling, equipment, supplies, and outside processing services required to support aerospace and precision CNC manufacturing. We are looking for a hands-on procurement professional who understands the demands of a fast-paced manufacturing environment and can independently manage purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, anticipate material shortages, and support production schedules. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing purchasing experience, excellent supplier management and negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of material requirements, lead times, cost control, and quality standards. This individual will work closely with Planning, Scheduling, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Accounting to ensure purchasing decisions support production efficiency, customer delivery commitments, and overall business objectives. Key Responsibilities Purchasing & Procurement Independently manage purchasing activities for raw materials, tooling, equipment, supplies, and outside processing services. Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders to ensure accuracy in pricing, quantities, specifications, and delivery requirements. Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, availability, lead times, and delivery performance. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements to achieve the best overall value. Monitor open purchase orders, supplier commitments, and material availability to support production schedules. Identify potential supply chain disruptions and proactively develop solutions to minimize production delays. Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable quality standards. Supplier Management & Cost Control Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and outside processing vendors. Evaluate supplier performance, capacity, pricing, and delivery reliability. Research market conditions, commodity pricing, and material availability to identify purchasing opportunities and manage costs. Obtain competitive quotations and develop accurate material cost and lead-time estimates to support customer RFQs and future business. Negotiate long-term agreements and purchasing arrangements when appropriate. Identify opportunities for cost reductions, supplier consolidation, and improved purchasing efficiency. Collaborate with Quality to resolve supplier nonconformances, rejected materials, and corrective action requirements. Support supplier approval, qualification, and ongoing performance monitoring. Manufacturing & Production Support Work closely with Planning, Scheduling, Production Control, Engineering, and Quality to ensure material availability aligns with production requirements. Purchase and coordinate raw materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and other specialty alloys. Coordinate outside processing services such as heat treating, anodizing, plating, coating, and other specialized m…

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