Aircraft Buyer

Job Title

Aircraft Buyer

Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,000 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.8 billion euros in 2024. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

About The Role

We are seeking an Aircraft Buyer to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. In this highly visible role, you are responsible for purchasing and communicating status of open issues with recommendations to the appropriate departments. You will manage demand requirements for manufacturing and engineering, ensuring timely procurement and inventory alignment in a Lean/JIT environment. Buyers are key users within the MRP system purchasing/planning modules including testing, documentation, and implementation of new processes. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to keep production moving smoothly while maintaining compliance with FAA regulations and Kodiak quality standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (other Duties As Assigned)

• Manages demand requirements such as forecasts, inventory planning, ensuring allocations for builds are coordinated and parts delivered on time from outside suppliers.
• Provides communication for material availability and escalation of material issues to appropriate cross-functional departments.
• Creates and maintains purchase orders to ensure shipment as required including late order expedites, pushing out overstock orders and updates due to engineering changes.
• Negotiates purchase order flow changes due to schedule demand updates.
• Coordinate and lead supplier meetings covering topics such as order review, non-conformances, engineering reviews and other topics as required.
• Work within documented procurement/planning system that complies with purchasing procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials to support production while avoiding excess stock.
• Monitor and action non-conformances for outside vendors working closely with Quality department.
• Establish strong cross-functional understanding that will ensure good operating policies and procedures, in cost accounting, finance, manufacturing, engineering, quality and other areas as applicable.
• Understand and work within FAA regulations to maintain a flow of materials while minimizing the assets needed to support production Ensure compliance with Kodiak quality system Apply Lean Manufacturing processes and procedures.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ minimum experience in a manufacturing, purchasing and logistics environment.
• Membership in APIC’s and or NAPM would be a plus or certificates in these professional areas.
• MRP modules (prefer 5-7 years) Inventory management, Quality and Purchasing a must. Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint a must.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents-ability to read engineering prints/drawings.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, VP’s, suppliers, clients, internal customers, and the general public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit good time management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete complex tasks under deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime to support the production schedule.
• Working knowledge of E10 preferred.
  
  

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $55k– $75K based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off (PTO) - 3 Weeks per year
• 12- Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Vanpool transportation available from Bonners Ferry and Coeur d'Alene
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Valid driver's license required.
• U.S. work authorization required
  
  

Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.