Buyer

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Buyer to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

Job Summary

The Buyer is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, with on-time delivery and top quality via issuance of a purchase order. The Buyer will assist more senior buyers and perform a range of activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Make daily purchases within allotted programs based on requisitions and analyze the quality, specifications and delivery requirements
• Send out quotations for bid on non-contracted items and negotiates best price
• Enter purchase orders into system and issue to supplier via fax or e-mail
• Review purchase orders on a weekly basis via reporting system and follows up on past due items plus requirements due in coming weeks
• Highlight any problem areas and reports to Purchasing Supervisor
• Interact with Planning and Production to ensure any changes in production requirements are flowed down to suppliers
• Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers and co-workers promoting courtesy, objectivity and fairness
• Liaise with planners to control scheduling of parts to ensure stock levels meet demands while staying within stock level buffers
• Review Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) written against suppliers and relay such information to them and coordinate corrective action
• Update suppliers with engineering changes and drawings
• Review supplier performance
• Locate new suppliers (if necessary)
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.
  
  

Education

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree is desired.
  
  

Experience

• Position may be filled with both entry level and experienced candidates.
  
  

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
  
  

Other

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future.
  
  

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed. Receives detailed instructions as needed.
  
  

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $82,000 - $103,000 annually

Featured Benefits

• Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!
  
  

Other Perks

• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture