Senior Buyer (Aerospace)

TAT Technologies Ltd•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

TAT Technologies is seeking a highly experienced procurement professional to strategically manage assigned commodities, suppliers, and critical material requirements. The Senior Buyer independently evaluates supply risk, develops sourcing and recovery strategies, negotiates commercial and delivery terms, and proactively protects production requirements. The role partners with Operations, Planning/SIOP, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to communicate material status, manage recovery efforts, and recommend actions that support business performance. The Senior Buyer is also expected to present risks, actions, and solutions to cross-functional teams and leadership. The role is based at TAT Technologies' Tulsa site, the company's Center of Excellence for heat transfer manufacturing, MRO, and OEM solutions. TAT serves commercial, regional, and military aircraft worldwide. TAT Technologies describes its workplace as inclusive, fun, and unique, and says it offers a comprehensive benefits package. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities and a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

Requirements

10 or more years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience managing complex suppliers and production material requirements.
Strong experience in supplier negotiation, expediting, material recovery, sourcing, and supplier performance management.
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and the ability to interpret purchasing and planning signals.
Ability to analyze data and translate information into procurement actions and business recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple critical requirements, and make sound business decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Aerospace, aviation, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers to support production, inventory, cost, and business objectives.
Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier selection, sourcing, negotiations, purchase order management, and issue resolution.
Analyze MRP demand, inventory levels, supplier commitments, and forecast changes to identify and mitigate supply risks, shortages, and excess inventory.
Lead supplier recovery efforts and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, capacity commitments, payment terms, and other commercial agreements.
Evaluate supplier performance and implement corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, responsiveness, and reliability.
Identify, qualify, and develop alternate sourcing opportunities while driving cost reduction and risk mitigation initiatives.
Maintain accurate procurement data, supplier acknowledgments, pricing, lead times, and purchase order schedules to support operational planning.
Manage inventory exposure through pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations, reschedules, and other actions that balance material availability with working capital objectives.
Communicate material status, shortages, risks, recovery plans, and recommendations to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Partner with Operations, Planning/SIOP, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to resolve material issues and support business priorities.
Support supplier business reviews, continuous improvement initiatives, capacity planning, and supplier development activities.
Mentor junior buyers and serve as a resource for complex sourcing, supplier, and material management challenges.
Exercise sound business judgment, escalate significant issues with recommended solutions, and perform other supply chain responsibilities as needed.