Procurement Expeditor

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position.

The successful candidate will provide critical expediting support across AEVEX’s Supply Chain organization to ensure timely delivery of materials, components, and services required for aerospace production, R&D, and operational execution. This position plays a key role in maintaining production schedules by proactively monitoring supplier performance, resolving delivery issues, and ensuring seamless coordination between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Track all active POs to ensure accurate status, delivery dates, and compliance with requirements.
• Follow up frequently with suppliers to confirm order status, shipment details, and expected delivery dates.
• Identify risks such as late deliveries, shortages, or quality concerns; escape appropriately and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with warehouse/receiving teams to verify inbound shipments, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain up-to-date records in ERP/MRP systems, including notes, documents, shipment details, and supplier communications.
• Interface with Production, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Program Management, and Procurement across all locations to align on priorities and communicate material status.
• Ensure all procurement, expediting, and documentation practices adhere to ITAR, DFARS, and company policies.
• Provide regular status updates on critical materials, delivery risks, and supplier performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company.

• Strong understanding of supply chain workflows, procurement processes, and material movement.
• Communication and negotiation skills to coordinate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to identify and resolve delivery delays, shortages, and discrepancies under time‑critical conditions.
• Excellent organizational, record‑keeping, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other U.S. Government contracting requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

• 4+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, production control, expediting, or related function.
• Experience supporting aerospace production, R&D, or government program operations preferred.
• Experience monitoring supplier performance, identifying systemic issues, and recommending corrective actions preferred.
• Background in resolving receiving discrepancies and supporting audits related to procurement files or material traceability preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment.

Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full‑spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions;

and tailored hardware…