Buyer (Aerospace)
About The Position
Responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of materials, components, and services required to support operations. Must work closely with suppliers and maintain strong relationships to leverage the negotiation of contracts, ensure compliance with company and industry standards, and drive cost-effective procurement. Must also analyze supply chain trends and performance, mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery to support production schedules. Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, regulations, and logistics is essential for success in this role. Effectively resolve and report on supply chain issues with some management oversight.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Minimum 4 years relevant experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred
- Broad knowledge and experience with ERP systems preferred
- Good communication skills in written and verbal form
- Proficient with MS Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure materials, components, and indirect goods required for production while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors, monitor performance, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
- Work closely with production, engineering, quality control, finance, and logistics to align procurement activities with operational needs and product development
- Tracking supplier performance metrics and scorecards
- Maintain purchase orders and other required documents to ensure compliance
- Works with the supplier on performance issues and develops / implements corrective
- Regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance
- Actively participate in Production Meetings to ensure parts from Suppliers meet the company's delivery schedules
- Drives cost reduction and increase performance by monitoring Suppliers performance for cost delivery, timeliness, and quality through LEAN initiatives
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Aflac Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, STD)
- PTO (3 weeks accrued first year!)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with matching
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
