Senior Buyer
Core
Execute direct-material purchasing requirements to support production continuity in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Purchasing Execution)
Builds
Direct materials for manufacturing production
Domain
Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Required skills
Purchase order execution, ERP/MRP system proficiency, supplier performance monitoring, technical specification interpretation, data analysis with Excel, cross-functional coordination, compliance documentation
Preferred skills
Government procurement compliance (FAR/DFARS), technically complex commodities, supplier onboarding and risk mitigation, Oracle ERP, Lean/Six Sigma, supply chain certifications (APICS/CPSM)
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, Oracle ERP
Responsibilities
Execute purchase orders and blanket purchase orders against approved requirements; interpret ERP/MRP demand signals and manage exceptions; resolve shortages and delivery issues; purchase direct materials to engineering specifications; monitor supplier scorecards and corrective actions; facilitate supplier business reviews; analyze purchasing data to support decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC