Purchasing Buyer
Core
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier engagement across global markets to drive cost reduction, value engineering, and Design-to-Cost initiatives.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing buyer (mechanical/aerospace)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and cost-optimized supply chains for advanced communication, aerospace, defense, and tracking systems
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, Telecom, High-Tech
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, commercial negotiation, value engineering, Design-to-Cost, supply chain risk mitigation, supplier performance analysis, market analysis, technical aptitude (mechanical systems/composites), cross-functional collaboration (via careerplan.io/jobs/2B-008-BE-07D-purchasing-buyer)
Preferred skills
MBA, experience in Precision Mechanics/Machining/Composite Materials/Electromechanical Manufacturing, background in Aerospace/Defense/Telecom
Technologies
Composite materials, mechanical structures, electromechanical manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies, lead high-value commercial negotiations, identify and qualify new suppliers, drive cost reduction and value engineering, collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams, analyze global supply markets and trends, build long-term supplier partnerships, conduct supplier performance reviews, mitigate supply chain risks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC