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Buyer – Parker Aerospace
Location: Danville, KY
Position Type Direct Hire
Salary Range:$75,000–$80,000 annually
Schedule: 100% Onsite 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Relocation Assistance: May be available for qualified candidates.
About Parker Aerospace
At Parker Aerospace, we develop innovative technologies and solutions that support reliable, efficient, and sustainable flight throughout the lifecycle of an aircraft, including aftermarket support.
Parker offers an opportunity to work alongside talented professionals and contribute to innovative aerospace solutions. Team members play an important role in supporting the company's mission of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
Position Summary
Parker Aerospace is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing activities for manufacturing and plant operations at its Danville, KY facility. This individual will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services while ensuring production requirements are met efficiently, economically, and on schedule.
The Buyer will manage purchasing activities from requisition through purchase order placement, supplier negotiations, delivery coordination, and issue resolution. This position requires previous buying experience, strong supplier relationship management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments to support production objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders accurately and within required timelines.
- Manage supplier delivery and quality performance while obtaining accurate delivery commitments.
- Solicit quotations from suppliers through formal requests for information and pricing.
- Review and evaluate supplier quotations to determine the best purchasing decisions.
- Negotiate pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to obtain competitive costs.
- Ensure purchase orders incorporate appropriate contractual, corporate, and government requirements.
- Manage purchase order changes and contractual modifications while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.
- Identify supplier performance issues, delivery concerns, and purchasing problems while initiating corrective actions.
- Establish resolution timelines and follow through to ensure issues are addressed.
- Maintain compliance with corporate and divisional procurement policies, procedures, and purchasing guidelines.
- Prepare regular purchasing reports and provide updates to management.
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure materials and services are available to support production and operational requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required. No exceptions.
- Business or Engineering degree preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of buying/purchasing experience.
- Experience as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Material Planner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive purchasing activities through completion.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment experience.
- SAP experience.
- Experience working with suppliers, negotiating pricing, managing purchase orders, and tracking material deliveries.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range of $75,000–$80,000.
- Participation in the Annual Incentive Program.
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 5% of employee contributions.
- Company-provided retirement contribution equal to 3% annually.
- Career development and tuition reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short- and long-term disability programs.
- Adoption assistance and additional voluntary benefits.
- Paid time off and 13 company-paid holidays.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.**
Come join the Parker Aerospace team and contribute to the future of aerospace manufacturing!
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Danville, KY
Position Type Direct Hire
Salary Range:$75,000–$80,000 annually
Schedule: 100% Onsite 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Relocation Assistance: May be available for qualified candidates.
About Parker Aerospace
At Parker Aerospace, we develop innovative technologies and solutions that support reliable, efficient, and sustainable flight throughout the lifecycle of an aircraft, including aftermarket support.
Parker offers an opportunity to work alongside talented professionals and contribute to innovative aerospace solutions. Team members play an important role in supporting the company's mission of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
Position Summary
Parker Aerospace is seeking a Buyer to support purchasing activities for manufacturing and plant operations at its Danville, KY facility. This individual will be responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services while ensuring production requirements are met efficiently, economically, and on schedule.
The Buyer will manage purchasing activities from requisition through purchase order placement, supplier negotiations, delivery coordination, and issue resolution. This position requires previous buying experience, strong supplier relationship management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments to support production objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders accurately and within required timelines.
- Manage supplier delivery and quality performance while obtaining accurate delivery commitments.
- Solicit quotations from suppliers through formal requests for information and pricing.
- Review and evaluate supplier quotations to determine the best purchasing decisions.
- Negotiate pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to obtain competitive costs.
- Ensure purchase orders incorporate appropriate contractual, corporate, and government requirements.
- Manage purchase order changes and contractual modifications while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements.
- Identify supplier performance issues, delivery concerns, and purchasing problems while initiating corrective actions.
- Establish resolution timelines and follow through to ensure issues are addressed.
- Maintain compliance with corporate and divisional procurement policies, procedures, and purchasing guidelines.
- Prepare regular purchasing reports and provide updates to management.
- Work closely with internal departments to ensure materials and services are available to support production and operational requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required. No exceptions.
- Business or Engineering degree preferred.
- Minimum 2–3 years of buying/purchasing experience.
- Experience as a Buyer, Expeditor, or Material Planner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive purchasing activities through completion.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environment experience.
- SAP experience.
- Experience working with suppliers, negotiating pricing, managing purchase orders, and tracking material deliveries.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range of $75,000–$80,000.
- Participation in the Annual Incentive Program.
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 5% of employee contributions.
- Company-provided retirement contribution equal to 3% annually.
- Career development and tuition reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short- and long-term disability programs.
- Adoption assistance and additional voluntary benefits.
- Paid time off and 13 company-paid holidays.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.**
Come join the Parker Aerospace team and contribute to the future of aerospace manufacturing!
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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The Buyer role with Nesco Resource is based in Danville, KY, US.
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