JOB TITLE: Aerospace Buyer - Contract
LOCATION: Mesa, AZ
PAY RATE: $52/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we re seeking first-class employees to join our clients teams!

Job Details:

Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension) Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna) Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Manage purchase orders from award through receipt, including AOG and expedited requests

Ensure 3-way match for vendor invoices and resolve discrepancies with accounting

Issue purchase orders per contracts/agreements and maintain accurate procurement records

Build and sustain strong supplier and vendor relationships

Report procurement metrics to Director (on-time delivery, quality, price variance, etc.)

Ensure compliance with NDAs, export regulations, and contractual obligations

Stay current on industry and aerospace manufacturing standards and trends

Requirements:

Bachelor s degree (Supply Chain or Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience

Must have prior experience as a Buyer in the Aerospace industry

Aerospace procurement experience, ideally in a complex manufacturing environment

Skilled in ERP/MRP systems (Oracle preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools

Experience with product lifecycle management, risk/configuration management, and requirements management

Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

Desired Skills:

Working knowledge of aerospace drawings, specs, and manufacturing processes

Six Sigma Certification

APICS CPIM

PMP Certification

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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

Take your career to new heights apply today!

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)