Strategic Buyer – Aerospace Manufacturing

West Point, MS | Onsite | Up to $110,000 Benefits

A growing aerospace and defense manufacturer is seeking a Strategic Buyer to support sourcing and supplier strategy for complex materials, components, and engineered products used in critical manufacturing programs.

This position is ideal for a procurement professional who is strong in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, sourcing strategy, and working with technical and highly regulated suppliers.

• Lead sourcing activities for assigned materials, components, and subassemblies.

• Develop RFQs and evaluate supplier pricing, capability, quality, and lead times.

• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery commitments, and long-term supplier agreements.

• Identify new suppliers and support supplier qualification and development.

• Drive cost-reduction and cost-avoidance initiatives.

• Analyze supplier performance, market conditions, pricing trends, and supply-chain risks.

• Partner with Engineering and Quality on technical requirements and supplier selection.

• Support supplier corrective actions and delivery-performance improvements.

• Manage sourcing projects involving engineered and design-to-specification components.

• Maintain procurement documentation in accordance with applicable aerospace and defense requirements.

• 5 years of purchasing, sourcing, or procurement experience.

• Manufacturing procurement experience.

• Strong supplier negotiation and sourcing experience.

• Experience purchasing direct materials, technical components, or engineered products.

• Proven cost-reduction or supplier-performance results.

• Experience with RFQs, supplier evaluations, pricing analysis, and contract terms.

• ERP or MRP experience.

• Aerospace or defense experience.

• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and ITAR requirements.

• Government-contracting experience.

• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Deltek, or similar systems.

• Experience sourcing machined parts, electronics, assemblies, or other technical components.

Full-time onsite position in Columbus. 

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