Kirkhill, Inc. · 1 month ago
Buyer II
Brea,CA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expKirkhill, Inc. is a company focused on aerospace procurement, and they are seeking a Buyer II to manage sourcing, negotiations, and procurement activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with aerospace standards while managing supplier relationships and overseeing procurement processes.
AerospaceConsumer GoodsIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Execute procurement of aerospace raw materials, machined components, tooling, and services, in support of production and engineering requirements
Generate and manage RFIs/RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and perform price, delivery, and capability analysis
Negotiate pricing, terms, long-term agreements, and cost-reduction opportunities with suppliers
Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and AS9100 procurement standards
Monitor and evaluate supplier performance relating to cost, quality, and delivery
Work with suppliers to mitigate risk related to long lead items, supply chain disruptions, and quality nonconformances
Support supplier development activities with Quality and Engineering teams
Issue corrective action requests (SCARs) when needed and follow up on closure
Manage purchase orders from creation through closure, including acknowledgment, expediting, schedule updates, and invoice reconciliation
Work with Production Control, Planning, Sales, and Engineering to ensure materials meet schedule needs
Analyze demand forecasts and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities
Support new product introduction (NPI) by sourcing new components and coordinating supplier onboarding
Maintain accurate purchasing records in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, etc.)
Ensure procurement packages include correct drawings, specifications, revisions, and documentation
Support internal and external audits by providing traceability, documentation, and compliance evidence
Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance supply chain processes and efficiency
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of aerospace materials
Solid negotiation, contract interpretation, and supplier management skills
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export compliance, and quality systems (AS9100)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
4-year degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred
3-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing
Experience working with aerospace standards and regulated supply chains is strongly desired
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems; Infor Syteline (CSI) experience is a bonus
Company
Kirkhill, Inc.
Established in 1919 by Thomas Kirk Hill, Kirkhill, Inc., is a leading diversified manufacturer of highly engineered, organic, and in-organic elastomer based products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-03-15Acquired
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