Senior General Procurement Buyer

Daher Aerospace•Stuart, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners. Daher’s Industry Division site in Stuart, Florida is a key U.S. manufacturing facility specializing in the assembly of complex metallic and composite aerostructures for major commercial and defense aircraft programs. The site produces large, critical aircraft structures—including wings, fuselage sections, and structural assemblies—for leading aerospace customers such as Boeing and Gulfstream, combining advanced manufacturing, industrialization, and quality ‑ driven production processes. As part of Daher’s global Industry Division, the Stuart operation emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement while supporting high ‑ rate aerospace production and investing in workforce development, technology, and long ‑ term growth in the North American aerospace market. We are seeking a Senior General Procurement Buyer to lead and optimize indirect procurement activities across Daher’s North American sites. This role is responsible for driving category strategies, managing supplier performance, and delivering cost efficiencies while aligning with global procurement objectives. You will play a key role in building supplier partnerships, ensuring compliance, and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

Requirements

Strong expertise in sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, negotiation, and contract management
Solid understanding of U.S. commercial and legal requirements
Proven ability to operate both strategically and operationally
Strong analytical capabilities (spend analysis, KPIs, supplier risk analysis)
Comfortable working in a multi-site, matrix, and multicultural environment
Fluency in English (French is a plus)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Highly autonomous, organized, and results-driven
Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving mindset with proactive initiative
Capable of influencing without direct authority and driving continuous improvement
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement
Experience in aerospace or industrial environments is highly preferred
International exposure is a plus
Knowledge of U.S. contracting and compliance requirements is strongly desired

Responsibilities

Manage indirect procurement categories including general services, facilities, industrial supplies, and non-strategic IT spend
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFI/RFP, bid analysis, negotiation, contracting)
Develop and implement annual cost-saving initiatives across all supported sites
Ensure compliance with Daher procurement standards, processes, and North American regulations
Monitor budgets, including cost savings, cost avoidance, and forecasts
Analyze, rationalize, and optimize the North American supplier base
Track supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and risk metrics
Resolve operational issues and support invoice/payment discrepancies
Identify and onboard new suppliers to enhance competitiveness and innovation
Manage long-term agreements and ensure contract continuity
Align regional procurement activities with Daher’s global category strategies
Collaborate with European procurement teams on global sourcing initiatives
Drive synergies across sites: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Sandpoint, Charleston, and Stuart
Lead or participate in sourcing committees and cross-functional meetings
Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation plans
Lead cross-site procurement projects (multi-site RFQs, contract harmonization, cost optimization)
Deploy procurement tools, dashboards, and KPIs
Support CAPEX and industrial investment projects
Manage contract renewals, timelines, and implementation roadmaps