Job Description

• Must have 5 years recent experience as a Buyer in Aerospace

Senior Buyer

Summary:

The Senior Buyer serves as a procurement expert, responsible for sourcing and negotiating materials, components, equipment, and services. This role manages procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality. As experience and performance grow, responsibilities expand to more complex procurement lines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure specialized or complex materials, equipment, and services while adhering to purchasing regulations and procedures.
• Solicit quotations, evaluate bids, negotiate favorable terms (price, quantity, quality, and delivery), and place orders promptly.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define specifications, review purchase requisitions for accuracy, and clarify missing details.
• Provide guidance on purchasing procedures to internal departments and suppliers; assist departments in initiating requisitions and orders.
• Proactively identify and resolve material shortages to minimize production delays. Expedite orders and communicate any supply chain disruptions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier and material-related issues, ensuring minimal impact on production schedules.
• Evaluate and develop supplier relationships, monitor performance, and identify potential new sources to maintain a reliable supply base.
• Track procurement costs, schedules, and scope to ensure optimal value and meet annual cost reduction targets.
• Manage supplier performance in quality, delivery, and pricing to support business objectives.
• Monitor on-time delivery performance, reconcile discrepancies, and address supplier-related risks.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with the Production Planner and Supply Chain Manager to align procurement with demand planning.
• Maintain accurate planning data, including lead times, minimum order quantities, and supplier contact details.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain integrity in all procurement activities.

Key Competencies:

• Initiative: Anticipates challenges and takes proactive steps to address them.
• Results-Oriented: Strives for excellence and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Negotiation Skills: Effectively influences stakeholders to achieve favorable procurement outcomes.
• Communication: Clearly conveys information to teams and suppliers to ensure alignment.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly analyzes issues and implements effective solutions.
• Quality Focus: Ensures accuracy and continuously seeks process improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, material/production planning, or equivalent supply chain experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (required).
• Experience with machined and electronic components (preferred).
• Familiarity with ISO and/or AS9100 standards (preferred).

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in ERP systems for inventory control, purchasing, and MRP.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to coordinate production schedules, troubleshoot supply chain issues, and communicate procurement trends effectively.

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