Onsite Aerospace Principal Buyer

Align Aerospace•Los Angeles, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Align Aerospace as an (Onsite) Aerospace Logistics Data Accuracy Expert: Principal Buyer Data in Motion. Strategy in Action. At Align Aerospace, accuracy isn’t optional — it’s our advantage. As our Principal Buyer, you’ll transform complex data into clear decisions, ensuring every purchase order, supplier partnership, and cost analysis aligns with our mission: keeping aircraft — and our operations — flying flawlessly. You’ll be both the data authority and the purchasing strategist, driving supplier performance, verifying order accuracy, and shaping the standards others follow. If you thrive where numbers meet nuance, and precision meets purpose — your next flight path starts here. Your Mission Be the expert who ensures every purchase lands exactly where it should. You’ll manage a select commodity portfolio, review team POs for accuracy and compliance, and serve as a trusted escalation point for supplier challenges. You’ll lead supplier visits, performance reviews, and cost analyses that move the needle for quality, delivery, and margin. This isn’t a seat on the sidelines — it’s your runway to leadership. A role for those who lead with data, think with precision, and are ready to advance into higher-level purchasing positions. Your Command Console: You’ll have the systems and visibility to make high-impact decisions: SAP for lifecycle purchasing, PO compliance, and vendor performance tracking Power BI & Excel dashboards for cost modeling, variance analysis, and supplier scorecards Supplier relationship and business review frameworks for continuous improvement and negotiation excellence Cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Quality, and Sales to keep every fastener and forecast on course You’ll Be A trusted procurement expert who ensures precision, consistency, and accountability across every purchase order. You’ll own a smaller strategic commodity portfolio while acting as the quality checkpoint for all purchasing activity, validating accuracy, compliance, and supplier alignment. You’ll conduct supplier visits, lead business reviews, and partner with leadership to improve processes, pricing, and performance. This role stands apart because it combines hands-on buying with analytical oversight and team mentorship — shaping purchasing excellence without formal direct reports. It’s the bridge between tactical execution and strategic leadership — ideal for a future growth focused minds.

Requirements

Ability to work in the US without sponsorship
5+ years of progressive purchasing experience—Including 3+ years in analytical or senior-level procurement.
Bachelor’s degree (preferred) — Demonstrated success in complex purchasing, supplier management, or analytical roles is equally valued.
Expert-level system knowledge— proficiency in SAP or other similar ERP system
Strong Excel and Power BI skills — pivot tables, trend analysis, and dashboards are your second language.
Proven experience conducting supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow-ups.
Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy is your brand.
Clear communication and negotiation skills— with the ability to influence outcomes without formal authority.
Analytical mindset with operational judgment — you can see the story behind the data.
You’re local to Chatsworth, CA or able to relocate within 14 days to join our onsite team.

Nice To Haves

Lives in or around Chatsworth Ca
Able to report to office daily.
Anticipates supplier risks before they appear.
Can walk into a supplier business review with the data in hand and leave with a commitment for improvement.
Mentors quietly but powerfully — guiding Buyers toward excellence without needing a title to do it.
Thinks in systems, speaks in data, and acts with ownership.