Buyer II at RTC Aerospace – Chatsworth, California
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About This Position
About RTCA:
RTCA is a precision aerospace and defense manufacturing group built on decades of hands-on machining expertise, with roots spanning more than 50 years. We support mission-critical commercial and government aerospace programs across North America through four U.S. Centers of Excellence operating as an integrated platform with 150+ CNC machines and a team of 250+ professionals.
Unlike large organizations where roles can be narrow, RTCA offers hands-on ownership and real visibility – you understand how your work supports the team, the operation, and the end customer. Our flat structure allows employees to take initiative, grow their skills, and have their contributions recognized, while still providing the stability, advanced technology, and meaningful work of an established aerospace manufacturer.
At RTCA, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride. One Team! One Mission!
How You’ll Make an Impact:
The Buyer II is responsible for executing procurement activities to support production demand, ensuring materials and services are acquired in a cost-effective and timely manner. This role manages supplier performance, maintains accurate purchasing data, and collaborates cross-functionally with operations, quality, and finance to minimize risk to production schedules. The Buyer II exercises sound judgment, which operates with a high degree of integrity and contributes to continuous improvement within the supply chain function.
What you’ll be doing as a Buyer II:
- Working a full-time, onsite position at our Chatsworth, CA location.
- Manage day-to-day procurement of direct and indirect materials based on production requirements and planning signals.
- Select, develop, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, competitive pricing, and reliable on-time delivery.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms within established authority to support cost containment initiatives.
- Create, issue, and maintain accurate purchase orders and related data within the ERP/MRP system.
- Proactively monitor open orders, expedite critical materials, and communicate risks that may impact production.
- Resolve supplier performance issues including late deliveries, quality concerns, shortages, and documentation gaps.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to address nonconforming material, returns, and corrective actions.
- Ensure purchases comply with company purchasing policies and delegation of authority.
- Analyze spend, identify variances, and provide reporting or recommendations to management as needed.
- Collaborate with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and support monthly close activities.
- Support internal and external audits by maintaining organized and compliant purchasing documentation.
- Apply a continuous improvement mindset to strengthen procurement processes, supplier performance, and data accuracy.
- Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing workload within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Adhere to all safety requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications (Education, skills and experience):
- Minimum of 4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, including at least 2 years within a manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong ethical standards and professionalism in supplier and internal partnerships.
- Ownership mentality with the ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally.
- Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
- Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and escalate appropriately.
- Clear communicator capable of coordinating across multiple departments and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills and experience):
- Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor performance.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing supply chains, material flow, and production planning concepts.
- Analytical mindset with comfort reviewing spend data and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Continuous improvement orientation with experience supporting process enhancements.
- Strong presentation and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this role, the employee is frequently required to:
- Lift or move up to 50 lbs.
- Reach forward, up, down, and to the side
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel materials
- Access, input, and retrieve information from a computer
Work is primarily performed in a machine shop environment with varying temperatures and potential exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and coolant vapors. Required safety equipment is provided and must be worn where designated.
Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; basic and supplemental life insurance; long-term disability; a 401(k) with up to a 6% QACA company match; paid time off including vacation, sick time, and nine (9) paid company holidays; shift differentials for applicable off-shifts; and discretionary bonus programs based on position and company performance.
The Buyer II Compensation range for onsite California applicants is $75,000 - 90,000 annually commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.}
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required.
RTCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on RTCA’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact the RTCA Human Resources Department. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the RTCA Human Resources Department. Candidates will receive consideration without discrimination in accordance with the requirements of article 9 to chapter XVIII of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, federal and state laws of California.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.
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Job Location
This job is located in the Chatsworth, California, 91311, United States region.