Procurement Specialist
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Mid
Bachelor's
Chandler, AZ, USA
In Person
Operations & LogisticsProcurement & Sourcing
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, engineering, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 4 years of technical procurement or purchasing experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience purchasing machined parts, fabricated components, or other custom-manufactured parts is required.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and technical specifications is required.
- Basic ability to interpret and visualize 3D CAD models and drawings is required.
- Working knowledge of common manufacturing processes, including CNC milling, CNC turning, grinding, sheet metal fabrication, welding, wire EDM, laser cutting, waterjet cutting, forming, and bending, is required.
- Understanding of common materials and manufacturing finishes is required.
- Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and determine whether a machine shop is appropriately qualified for a specific part is required.
- Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills are required.
- Demonstrated success with expediting and managing critical-path machine parts is required.
- Strong problem-solving skills to resolve challenging technical procurement issues are required.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel is required.
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, machinists, quality personnel, project managers, and suppliers is required.
Responsibilities
- Purchase machined parts, precision components, fabricated parts, mechanical hardware, assemblies, and equipment.
- Research and identify qualified machine shops and manufacturing suppliers based on capabilities, quality, capacity, pricing, and lead time.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials, and models to understand manufacturing requirements.
- Evaluate materials, tolerances, finishes, coatings, plating, heat treatment, and other technical requirements when sourcing components.
- Obtain, analyze, and negotiate supplier quotations for machined and manufactured components.
- Provide engineering with cost, lead-time, manufacturing, and supplier capability feedback during the design process.
- Identify potential manufacturing or procurement risks and recommend alternate suppliers, processes, materials, or sourcing strategies when appropriate.
- Develop and maintain relationships with machine shops and key manufacturing suppliers.
- Create and issue purchase orders from engineering Bills of Materials and requisitions.
- Review purchase orders and requisitions for accuracy, pricing, quantities, specifications, and required delivery dates.
- Establish supplier commitment dates and proactively monitor orders to ensure parts are delivered on schedule.
- Expedite late or at-risk orders and communicate delivery impacts to the appropriate project teams.
- Work directly with suppliers to resolve issues involving drawings, tolerances, material availability, manufacturing processes, quality, pricing, and delivery.
- Assist Engineering and Quality with supplier-related technical and quality issues.
- Evaluate existing and potential machine shops based on capability, quality, pricing, responsiveness, capacity, and delivery performance.
- Assist Quality Assurance with annual supplier performance evaluations.
- Support the qualification and development of new machine shops and manufacturing suppliers.
- Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the ERP system.
- Participate in engineering, manufacturing, and procurement meetings to identify material and supplier risks.
- Stay current on machining processes, manufacturing capabilities, materials, finishes, and industry trends.
Desired Qualifications
- Two years of manufacturing or machine shop experience.
- Experience working directly with CNC machine shops and contract manufacturers.
- Engineering or manufacturing experience.
- Experience reviewing machining quotations and identifying cost drivers.
- Experience sourcing prototype, low-volume, and high-mix machined components.
- Knowledge of GD&T.
- Experience with inspection reports, CMM requirements, and quality documentation.
- Experience sourcing specialty processes, including anodizing, plating, heat treating, passivation, powder coating, and other finishing processes.
- Desire to lead or mentor junior procurement team members.
- Experience working within an Agile/Scrum or equivalent team-based environment.
About the company
AeroSpec Inc designs and builds custom automation and control systems for manufacturing. It creates turnkey solutions such as precision machining setups and robotic systems tailored to a client's process. The products work by the company handling every step in-house—from initial design and engineering to machining, assembly, and ongoing support—so a customer gets a ready-to-use system. What sets AeroSpec apart is its full in-house capability: a large 40,000-square-foot facility in Chandler, AZ that covers design, machining, assembly, and service, and a track record of delivering over 1,000 solutions across 12 countries. The company aims to help manufacturers improve efficiency and reliability by providing fully integrated automation systems that cover the entire lifecycle from concept to operation.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chandler, Arizona
Founded
1982
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AeroSpec expanded its campus by 10,000 square feet in 2024, increasing capacity.
- 2026 listings and company pages show hiring momentum and active engineering roles.
- AeroSpec's 24/7 support and in-house manufacturing strengthen retention after installation.
What critics are saying
- AeroSpec's custom-project model depends on concentrated industrial demand, especially semiconductor and defense budgets.
- No public funding, acquisitions, or major customer contracts surfaced in 2026, limiting visibility.
- AeroSpec faces existential risk if one flagship customer shifts to larger automation integrators.
What makes AeroSpec Inc unique
- Since 1982, AeroSpec builds custom automation in-house across Chandler's full 44,000-square-foot campus.
- AeroSpec has delivered over 1,000 solutions across 12 countries, spanning design through support.
- AeroSpec serves semiconductor, medical device, defense, and ordnance customers with cradle-to-grave execution.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Training Programs