Buyer
Core
End-to-end procurement of aerospace parts, materials, and services, negotiating supplier agreements to deliver competitive pricing and reliable performance for production needs.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Aerospace parts, materials, services, tooling, and capital equipment
Domain
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> procurement contracts & supply chain management
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, RFP/RFI/RFQ execution, cost analysis, supply chain risk management, ERP proficiency, regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS/ITAR/AS9100)
Preferred skills
Long-term agreement negotiation, total cost of ownership evaluation, DoD landscape knowledge, Lean Six Sigma, build-to-print procurement
Technologies
Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop strategic procurement plans to drive cost savings; lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, and SLAs; run end-to-end sourcing events; cultivate supplier relationships for continuous improvement; partner cross-functionally to align commercial agreements with technical requirements; identify and mitigate supply chain risks; maintain compliance documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
