About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Buyer to join our Supply Chain team at Jetseal, an aerospace manufacturing company. This entry-level role is designed for individuals interested in developing a career in purchasing and supply chain management. The Junior Buyer supports procurement activities by assisting with supplier coordination, purchase order management, and material availability to ensure uninterrupted production operations.

Procurement & Supply Chain Support

• Assist in purchasing raw materials, hardware, components, and outside processing services from approved suppliers.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders in the ERP/MRP system in accordance with company procedures.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing, lead times, and supplier information.
• Communicate with internal departments to understand material requirements and delivery priorities.
• Monitor material availability and system signals to support reorder recommendations and prevent shortages.
• Assist in resolving supplier discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, delivery, or quality in coordination with Quality and Supply Chain leadership.
• Support cost tracking activities and assist with vendor performance evaluations.
• Request and compile supplier quotes for materials and outside services.

Benefits
*Benefits are available for Team Member and eligible family/dependents.
Visit www.Jetseal.com/careers for a complete listing of benefits and costs.

• Medical*
• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k) w/ match
• Roth 401(k) w/ match
• Flexible spending account (FSA)*
• Dependent flexible spending account*
• Health savings account (HSA) w/company contribution*
• Life insurance*
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Referral program
• Healthy Activity Reimbursement*
• Accident Insurance*
• Critical Illness Insurance*
• Hospital Indemnity Plan*
• Long term disability 
• Covered premiums for State leave plan (WPFMLA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Jetseal, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Jetseal, Inc. makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing support roles (aerospace experience preferred).
• Basic understanding of purchasing processes, supplier management, and material planning concepts.
• Experience working in ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently while supporting a team-based environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Experience working in AS9100- or ISO-certified environments preferred.
• Familiarity with ITAR requirements and controlled material handling is a plus.
• Comfortable working in both office and light manufacturing environments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

 Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the US¹
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening

• Must meet pre-employment background screening requirements including those required under US Export Control Regulations (ITAR)²

¹Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder) or granted status as a "protected person".
²JETSEAL is responsible to screen potential team members against BIS’s Denied Persons, Entities and Unverified Lists, OFAC list of Specially Designated Nationals, Blocked Persons and GSA’s Suspension and Debarment List.

Other duties

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.