Now hiring for a Purchasing Agent
Location: Harbor City, CA
Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday

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Looking for Purchasing Agent jobs in Harbor City where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

The Purchasing Agent / Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, parts, and services required for aerospace manufacturing operations. This position ensures materials are purchased at competitive prices, meet strict quality and regulatory requirements, and are delivered according to production schedules. The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace procurement, supplier management, inventory control, and purchasing systems, with a strong understanding of aerospace industry standards and documentation requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchase aerospace components, raw materials, hardware, tooling, and manufacturing supplies in accordance with company requirements.
• Review purchase requisitions, engineering specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and production schedules to determine purchasing needs.
• Source, evaluate, and establish relationships with qualified suppliers and vendors.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supplier agreements to achieve cost savings.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, quality assurance, inventory control, and receiving departments to prevent material shortages.
• Verify supplier compliance with aerospace quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier documentation, certificates of conformity, and material traceability records as required.
• Review supplier performance, including quality, pricing, delivery reliability, and responsiveness.
• Resolve discrepancies involving incorrect shipments, damaged materials, pricing errors, and late deliveries.
• Assist with supplier audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives when required.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing trends to support production planning and cost control.
• Ensure procurement activities follow company policies, approved supplier procedures, and applicable export control requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP systems and prepare purchasing reports as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience as a Purchasing Agent, Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or similar position.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or a regulated manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace components, raw materials, hardware, and manufacturing supplies.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 and supplier quality requirements.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems for purchasing, inventory management, and purchase order tracking.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bills of materials preferred.
• Knowledge of supplier documentation, material certifications, and traceability requirements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other purchasing or inventory management software.

Required Skills

• Aerospace procurement and purchasing
• Supplier sourcing and vendor relationship management
• Purchase order creation and tracking
• Cost analysis and price negotiation
• Inventory and material requirements planning
• Supplier performance monitoring
• ERP/MRP systems
• Documentation accuracy and recordkeeping
• Problem-solving and deadline management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience purchasing aerospace-grade materials, machined parts, fasteners, fabricated components, or specialized hardware.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management systems and aerospace supply chain requirements.
• Experience with supplier corrective action requests and vendor performance evaluations.
• Knowledge of aerospace material certifications and lot or serial number traceability.
• Familiarity with ITAR and EAR requirements when applicable to the products being purchased.

Work Environment

This position typically works in an aerospace manufacturing or office environment and collaborates with production, engineering, quality, warehouse, and supply chain teams. The role requires frequent communication with suppliers and the ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Opportunities for Growth through a variety of assignments with leading employers.

Friendly. Attentive. Solid Team.
“The supervisors are such great people — very friendly and attentive” – Jesus, Staffmark Associate

What You Will Do

As a Purchasing Agent you will perform responsibilities that support the daily operations of your assigned employer while following established procedures, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements. Duties may include operating equipment, working with customers, handling materials, preparing documentation, supporting administrative activities, using technology, collaborating with team members, or completing other responsibilities appropriate to the position. Successful Purchasing Agent professionals demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing quality work while contributing to organizational success.

A Purchasing Agent helps organizations succeed by performing work that supports productivity, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance. This role combines responsibility, teamwork, and attention to detail across a wide variety of workplace settings.

The Purchasing Agent follows workplace procedures, supports operational goals, and contributes to positive team environments while maintaining professionalism and quality standards.

This profession offers rewarding opportunities across many industries and career paths.

About Us

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