Tactical Buyer

This position is onsite in Prescott, Arizona.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or  compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

At Canyon Aero Connect, Every Mission Matters™. We design and manufacture mission-critical aircraft communication, navigation, and audio systems that help keep people safe, connected, and equipped to succeed when it matters most. From air ambulance and search and rescue to law enforcement, military, and other specialized aviation missions, our products are trusted in demanding environments around the world.

At Canyon, we’re just as focused on developing our people as we are our products. We believe strong businesses are built by great people at every level, and we are committed to developing talent from within and creating meaningful opportunities for career growth.

We value people who take pride in what they do and can be counted on to deliver. That includes those who bring consistency and excellence to the work that keeps our business running every day, as well as those with an entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy solving problems, improving how we work, and taking on new challenges.

Whether you want to become exceptional at what you do, broaden your skills, or grow into greater responsibility and leadership, we want Canyon to be a place where you can build a meaningful career and see the impact of your work.

The Tactical Buyer supports the Senior Buyer and Supply Chain Manager by executing day-to-day purchasing activities and keeping orders, supplier commitments, and purchasing records current. This role processes production material orders and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) purchases, including tools, supplies, equipment, and services needed to keep the business operating.

The Tactical Buyer coordinates with Planning, Production, Maintenance, Facilities, Quality, Receiving, and Finance to resolve routine purchasing issues, follow up on deliveries, and support material availability. The role supports sourcing and cost-reduction work led by the Senior Buyer and escalates issues requiring strategic negotiation, supplier development, or contract changes.

Initial expectations include learning company purchasing procedures, approval requirements, and ERP transactions, and demonstrating reliable execution of assigned purchasing activities within the first 90 days.

• Review approved requisitions and validated MRP requirements; prepare and issue purchase orders within assigned approval authority and company procedures.
• Process routine production material orders using approved suppliers, current pricing, and established purchasing agreements. Verify part numbers, revisions, quantities, delivery dates, ship-to details, and required order documentation.
• Purchase MRO items and services, including maintenance parts, tools, consumables, safety supplies, facility supplies, equipment, and approved outside services. Confirm specifications, required dates, and appropriate approvals with the requesting department.
• Obtain and compare quotations for routine purchases, considering price, availability, freight, lead time, and total cost. Negotiate routine pricing and delivery terms within delegated authority and refer significant commercial changes to the Senior Buyer or Supply Chain Manager.
• Obtain supplier order acknowledgments and maintain accurate pricing, lead times,…