[Hiring] Procurement Specialist @GAME AEROSPACE

Role Description

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials needed for production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the flow of materials and ensuring timely delivery to meet production goals.

• Develop and manage production schedules by balancing forecasted and actual demand, material availability, manufacturing lead times, and production capacity across multiple work centers.
• Ensure timely availability and delivery of materials to support production schedules.
• Use the ERP system to manage inventory levels, create and release purchase and work orders, track supplier deliveries, and maintain accurate production schedules.
• Analyze demand and inventory data to forecast material requirements and support production planning.
• Source and procure materials from existing and new vendors as required to support production and development needs.
• Ensure new vendors are properly and timely set up within the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels across raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve material shortages or supply chain issues.
• Coordinate material usage and certification, ensuring materials meet required quality standards prior to release to production.
• Track and maintain accurate material status and documentation throughout the production lifecycle.
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement, inventory management, and production scheduling, and implement improvements based on KPI data.
• Perform administrative activities related to closing production orders, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in purchasing, demand management, and production planning using lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a buying, planning, or material management role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal component manufacturing within the aviation industry.
• Proven experience using ERP software for purchasing, production planning, and inventory management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications to understand material and production requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or similar data manipulation software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers, production teams, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Technical or secondary education in machining or CNC operations, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, concentration, and precision required for multi-axis machining of tight-tolerance aerospace components.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, and communicate effectively with engineering and quality teams.
• Proven problem-solving skills in a CNC manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting tooling, setup, or process issues.
• Light CNC programming or on-machine editing experience, with solid foundational knowledge of manual machining and general shop practices.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – plans that include both PPO and High-Deductible HSA options for medical.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care) to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
• 401k Plan Highlights include a 4% company match with full vesting day 1.
• Employee assistance program includes financial coaching, will preparation, budgeting, and more.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and company-paid Short-Term Disability provide built-in financial protection from day one.
• Supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness plans allow you to customize your coverage as your family’s needs grow.
• Pet Insurance is also available at discounted rates.
• 160 PTO hours accrual starting day 1 and 9 paid federal holidays off to support healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Pilot Training Program to get you your pilot license — a truly unique perk in aerospace.