Buyer

Job Title

Assist with purchasing materials, products, or aviation components. Create, process, and monitor purchase orders. Request and review supplier quotes. Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery status. Track open orders and follow up on delayed materials. Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information. Support sourcing and supplier management activities. Help resolve order, invoice, or delivery discrepancies. Coordinate with internal departments regarding purchasing needs. Assist with supplier performance tracking. Support inventory availability and material planning efforts. Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes. Learn KP Aviation's internal procedures, systems, and aviation requirements.

Skills

Aerospace

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must Haves: Bachelors degree in: supply chain, business, supplier management, etc or 1-3 years of buyer experience

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

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