Buyer I

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain quotes from vendors to support customer RFQs and bid proposals
• Investigate, identify, and cultivate new sources for supplies and products
• Utilize reporting tools to place purchase orders in a timely manner to support manufacturing work orders and customer sales demand
• Monitor min/max inventory levels for assigned product lines and recommend adjustments as needed
• Monitor and act on open purchase order reports to ensure due dates are accurate and current
• Review on-time delivery performance and communicate corrective action requests to vendors
• Track and manage low shelf-life material, collaborating with Sales, Operations, and Quality teams to minimize financial risk from expired material

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree preferred or a minimum of 3 years of direct Aerospace / Defense purchasing experience
• Aerospace Chemicals, Hardware, and MRO purchasing experience HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent negotiation, organization, and communication skills

Why GracoRoberts?

• Established, growing company with a strong aerospace industry presence
• Competitive salary and hybrid work environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact supporting critical aerospace programs

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements/Equal Opportunity Employer

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

GracoRoberts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. GracoRoberts makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS YOU WILL BE ASKED SEVERAL VOLUNTARY QUESTIONS RELATING TO THI

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