Astronics
Buyer – Mechanical Components
$75K–$85K
Waukegan, Illinois, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 3 years' work experience as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree; no other specific years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years' work experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment is contingent upon authorization to access items subject to U.S. export-control laws; the company does not guarantee or have an obligation to seek authorization.
About the job
Purchases mechanical components for multiple business units, managing suppliers, purchase orders, cost, inventory, quality, and on-time delivery.
What you'll do
- Manage suppliers and assigned commodities to ensure reliable supply and competitive pricing; issue purchase orders for manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Develop cost-saving initiatives, obtain supplier quotations, and collaborate across departments to meet cost goals.
- Monitor inventory, supplier delivery, and purchased-material quality; support new projects and process improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or 3 years' work experience.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, blueprints, and BOMs.
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ERP software.
- Mechanical-components commodity knowledge and demonstrated supply-chain cost savings or inventory improvement experience.
Nice to have
- CPM, CPIM or APICS certifications.
Pay
$75,000 - $85,000 USD base salary
Tools
ERP software, MS Office, Microsoft Office Suite, BOM, JIT, Vendor Managed Inventory, Lean Manufacturing, ISO/9001/14000/13485
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