Sr. Principal Buyer

Johnson Service Group, an award-winning staffing company, is looking for an Sr. Principal Aerospace Buyer with 7-10 years’ experience. The Buyer will be responsible for ensuring work quality, compliance with company policies, and driving cost competitiveness. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis).This is for a Direct Job in Chatsworth, CA.

Pay Rate: $95K plus bonus

Must provide expert negotiation, oversight of Buyer and Senior Aerospace Buyer work for compliance and accuracy, and serves as an escalation point for complex supplier issues. The Buyer manages a focused commodity portfolio while contributing to Purchasing strategies through advanced reporting, analysis, and supplier engagement.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Purchasing Oversight and Compliance

• Review and validate Buyer and Senior Buyer purchase orders for compliance with approval limits, accuracy, and policy adherence.
• Provide feedback and corrective guidance to ensure consistent application of Purchasing procedures and standards.
• Act as a point of escalation for supplier disputes, delivery failures, or pricing discrepancies.
  
  

Commodity and Supplier Management

• Manage a smaller but strategic portfolio of commodities to maintain active engagement in Purchasing operations.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and pricing agreements to drive cost savings and value creation.
• Support long-term supplier relationship strategies, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
  
  

Training, Mentorship, and Knowledge Sharing

• Coach and train Buyers and Senior Buyers on negotiation practices, compliance expectations, and system navigation.
• Provide subject matter expertise to improve team effectiveness and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Contribute to development of departmental SOPs and best practices.
  
  

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare, analyze, and present reports using SAP, Power BI, and Excel to support Purchasing strategies and cost analysis.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to track supplier performance, pricing trends, and compliance adherence.
• Identify opportunities for cost competitiveness and process improvement through data-driven insights.
  
  

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Partner with Planning, Quality, Operations, and Sales teams to resolve escalations and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Represent Purchasing as a subject matter expert in cross-functional initiatives and supplier reviews.
• Drive transparency and accountability by supporting communication of Purchasing results to leadership.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as requested
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma Required. Knowledge:
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in Purchasing, with at least 3 years in an analytical or strategic capacity.
• Experience in aerospace, industrial distribution, or a regulated industry strongly preferred.
• Purchasing Compliance and Oversight
• Advanced Negotiation and Escalation Management
• Supplier Performance and Relationship Management
• Expert Data Analysis and Reporting (Excel, SAP, Power BI)
• Coaching, Mentorship, and Training Delivery
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Influence
• Process Improvement and Policy Alignment
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy in Execution
  
  

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data analysis).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred, Oracle or other Tier-1 ERP accepted.
• Proven track record of high-level negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Exceptional attention to detail with expert-level reporting and data validation skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
  
  

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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