Senior Buyer
Core
Strategic and tactical sourcing, procurement, and supplier management of aerospace manufactured components, raw materials, and outside processing services to support production and customer delivery.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management)
Builds
Aerospace components, assemblies, raw materials, and processing services for production schedules and customer requirements.
Domain
Aerospace Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiation, cost analysis, risk mitigation, MRP system proficiency, ERP system management, supplier qualification, contract administration, cross-functional coordination, regulatory compliance (ITAR/EAR/FAR/DFARS/AS9100)
Preferred skills
Experience with CNC machined components, sheet metal fabrication, weldments, aerospace hardware, castings, raw materials (Aluminum, Titanium, Nickel Alloys), tubing, and aerospace special processes
Technologies
Infor, Mapics, Epicor, SAP, Oracle, LN, Global Shop, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Procure aerospace components and raw materials; manage supplier portfolio for delivery, quality, and cost; convert MRP recommendations to purchase orders; negotiate pricing and long-term agreements; analyze supplier capacity and market conditions; coordinate with Planning, Engineering, and Manufacturing to resolve shortages; lead supplier recovery and audits; mentor junior buyers; maintain accurate data in ERP systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight