Hiring: BUYER II Company: Phoenix Defense, LLC. Location: Gilbert, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:20:34 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Phoenix About the job Experience: •3-5 years of professional experience. An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis. Proficient in research practices using tools such as Google. Prior experience working in an AS9100 Aerospace manufacturing environment. Familiar with ERP systems. •5 years of professional experience. An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis. Proficient in research practices using tools such as Google. Prior experience working in an AS9100 Aerospace manufacturing environment. Familiar with ERP systems. Required Skills: •Prepare/release material cost workups for bid packages and proposals in a timely manner in support of company metrics. •Research new sources of supply for a growing company expanding into new markets/industries. •Research/purchase Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Supplies/Services as directed by Management Team. •Update purchasing information such as lead-times and approved suppliers. •Assist Procurement Manager with analyzing major cost reductions and development of value-add efficiencies in the quoting process. •Interface directly with engineering to validate BOM and part number accuracy. •Interface directly with fabrication suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery of product in support of internal and external company metrics. •Interface directly with Management to communicate and resolve corrective actions with Suppliers and the Quality Team when necessary. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management. •Familiar with various mechanical processing steps - machining, metal fabrication, wet processing, painting/coatings, etc. •Demonstrated capacity to read and understand production plans, the flow of materials during the manufacturing cycle, and engineering documents. •Effective communication of issues, concerns, or potential delays in gathering material quotes. •Utilization of Excel using formulas, macros, and templates to effectively submit material costs. •Intermediate skill in utilizing MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) to create reports, schedules, and appropriate documentation for other personnel functions. industry is strongly preferred. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!