Buyer
Core
Procurement specialist responsible for rapid ordering of aircraft materials and services to support aggressive prototype build schedules and first flight milestones.
Role type
Buyer (Supply Chain)
Builds
Production aircraft materials, tools, lab supplies, and supporting goods/services for prototype development
Domain
Aerospace / Advanced Air Mobility
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SAP MRP/ERP proficiency, purchase order management, supplier relationship management, invoicing reconciliation, emergency ordering processes, inventory tracking, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Aerospace or automotive industry experience, APICS certification, rapid prototyping support experience
Technologies
SAP, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Place purchase orders for production aircraft material based on SAP MRP and build schedules; Manage ordering activity for aircraft material and supporting goods/services; Drive cycle time from requisition to PO issuance in hours; Execute non-PO purchasing for time-critical items; Physically and digitally inventory received parts; Resolve invoicing discrepancies; Source aircraft material as needed
Seniority
Individual Contributor