Buyer

Position: Buyer

Location: El Segundo, CA

Industry: Aerospace / Aviation Parts Distribution

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $50,000/year

Work Style: Onsite with optional telework schedule of up to 2 days per week after eligibility requirements are met

Benefits: Full benefits available after 3 months of employment, including healthcare insurance, 401(k) profit-sharing plan, and telework option

Position Overview

Our client, a Japanese company is seeking a Buyer to join their Aerospace Department in El Segundo, California. This role is responsible for supporting purchasing, vendor coordination, customer communication, and logistics activities related to aircraft parts and equipment.

While Japanese language skills are not required, management is seeking a candidate with excellent communication, customer correspondence, and relationship-building abilities. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and interested in developing a career within the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Order Management

• Manage the purchasing and receiving process from start to finish
• Issue and maintain purchase orders
• Verify order accuracy and maintain purchasing records
• Source aircraft parts and merchandise from approved suppliers
• Compare pricing, availability, quality, and delivery schedules to meet customer needs

Customer Service & Sales Support

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding aircraft parts and equipment
• Prepare and provide pricing quotations
• Process customer purchase orders
• Establish delivery lead times and provide order updates
• Maintain strong professional relationships with customers
• Communicate repair costs and obtain customer approvals when necessary

Logistics & Documentation

• Prepare invoices and shipping documents for outgoing orders
• Process repair orders, air waybills, manifests, and other logistics documentation
• Coordinate product shipments and monitor delivery schedules
• Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance

Vendor Relations

• Meet with suppliers to discuss products, pricing, delivery schedules, and service issues
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
• Evaluate new product opportunities and supplier capabilities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service and professional correspondence abilities
• Ability to operate a computer for data entry and information retrieval
• Basic typing and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Purchasing, logistics, supply chain, or customer service experience preferred
• Aerospace or aviation industry experience is a plus
• Japanese language skills are plus but not required