Buyer

Buyer is responsible for procurement activities in support of production, maintenance, and engineering programs. This role manages sourcing, negotiations, and procurement of complex parts, materials, equipment, and services, all while ensuring compliance with aerospace, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Buyer is expected to manage supplier relationships, resolve supply issues, and manage costs. Buyer is responsible for supplier quality, supplier delivery, and overall supplier performance.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & SourcingExecute procurement of aerospace raw materials, machined components, tooling, and services, in support of production and engineering requirements.Generate and manage RFIs/RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and perform price, delivery, and capability analysis.Negotiate pricing, terms, long-term agreements, and cost-reduction opportunities with suppliers.Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and AS9100 procurement standards.Supplier ManagementMonitor and evaluate supplier performance relating to cost, quality, and delivery.Work with suppliers to mitigate risk related to long lead items, supply chain disruptions, and quality nonconformances.Support supplier development activities with Quality and Engineering teams.Issue corrective action requests (SCARs) when needed and follow up on closure.Material Planning & SchedulingManage purchase orders from creation through closure, including acknowledgment, expediting, schedule updates, and invoice reconciliation.Work with Production Control, Planning, Sales, and Engineering to ensure materials meet schedule needs.Analyze demand forecasts and maintain appropriate inventory levels for assigned commodities.Support new product introduction (NPI) by sourcing new components and coordinating supplier onboarding.Compliance, Documentation & SystemsMaintain accurate purchasing records in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, etc.).Ensure procurement packages include correct drawings, specifications, revisions, and documentation.Support internal and external audits by providing traceability, documentation, and compliance evidence.Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance supply chain processes and efficiency.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000