Senior Buyer, Machining
Core
Develop category-specific strategies for the machining supply base to deliver high-quality, low-cost solutions for engineering and manufacturing customers in the development of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Senior Buyer, Machining
Builds
Systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Space station development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing tight-tolerance, low-volume/high-mix machined hardware; interpreting engineering drawings and CAD models; end-to-end commodity management; supplier research and negotiation; value engineering and cost analysis; supplier performance management
Preferred skills
Creating and updating RFPs, POs, and work orders in ERP software; working effectively in a team environment; making independent judgments with limited information
Technologies
CNC milling, CNC turning, multi-axis machining, ERP software
Responsibilities
Develop category specific strategies for the machining supply base; Manage assigned commodities from demand to contract fulfillment; Conduct market research, assess suppliers, issue RFQs/RFPs, and lead contract negotiations; Drive value engineering, BOM cost breakdowns, and should-cost analysis; Oversee supply/demand planning, schedule adherence, quality, on-time delivery, and cost for suppliers; Lead supplier improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC