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Purchasing Associate

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Occupations

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm ProductsProcurement ClerksPurchasing Managers

Industries

Industrial Supplies Merchant WholesalersMachine ShopsOther Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour

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Purchasing Associate
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Reports To: Supply Chain Manager
Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00/hr (DOE)
Position Summary: We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Purchasing Associate to join our procurement team. In this entry-to-mid-level role, you will be responsible for supporting the daily supply chain operations of our Aerospace & Defense precision CNC machine shop. You will coordinate the procurement of raw materials (titanium, aluminum, Inconel), hardware, shop supplies, and critical outside processing services (heat treating, anodizing, plating).The ideal candidate possesses strong data-entry skills, enjoys negotiation, and understands the absolute necessity of 100% accurate data traceability required under aerospace compliance guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Purchase Order (PO)
  • Execution: Generate, issue, and track purchase orders for raw metals, hardware, tooling, machinery components, and general shop supplies within our ERP system
  • OutsideProcessing Coordination: Coordinate the logistics and purchasing paperwork for parts sent to external vendors for specialized treatments (e.g., anodizing, NDT, heat-treating, chem-film), ensuring strict compliance with customer approved-supplier lists (ASL)
  • Expediting & Order Tracking: Actively track open orders, communicate with vendors regarding shipping delays, and provide daily status updates to the production scheduling team
  • Traceability & Compliance Verification: Request, review, and organize critical quality documentation—such as material test reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), and processing logs—to meet AS9100 requirements
  • Invoice & Receipt Reconciliation: Collaborate with the receiving department and accounts payable to resolve discrepancies in shipment quantities, pricing, or damaged items
  • SupplierRelationship Management: Assist in evaluating supplier performance regarding on-time delivery and quality metrics
  • Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 1–2+ years of administrative, supply chain, or purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment (aerospace or industrial preferred but not required) Data Literacy: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, tracking sheets, basic formulas) and exposure to an ERP/MRP system (e.g., JobBOSS or ProShop).Detail-Oriented & Traceability Mindset: Ability to meticulously spot errors in long part numbers, quantities, and pricing on vendor paperwork RegulatoryCompliance: Due to defense manufacturing contracts, candidates must meet export control criteria and be "U.S. Persons" as defined by ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident) Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional negotiation and follow-up with industrial suppliers Preferred Skills & Certifications Basic reading knowledge of engineering blueprints or manufacturing routers to understand material callouts Familiarity with standard aerospace metals (e.g., 6061 Aluminum, 15-5/17-4 Stainless Steel, Titanium, Inconel) and processes (e.g., plating, coating, welding) We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Hiring Ordinance.

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Salary

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Experience level

Mid

Location

Hawthorne, CA

Occupation

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Industry

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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