Buyer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans aligned with organizational objectives, driving measurable cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements through structured sourcing strategies.
• Lead negotiations on supplier agreements, including pricing, terms, SLAs, and risk provisions; develop negotiation strategies and contract structures informed by market analysis, cost driver evaluation, and supply-base capability assessments.
• Run end-to-end sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), including proposal solicitation, cost analysis, price justification, supplier evaluation, and award decisions across raw materials, indirect goods, services, tooling, and capital equipment.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, driving accountability and continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and program management to shape Statements of Work (SOWs) and contract terms that align commercial agreements with technical, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Proactively identify and address supply chain risks (e.g., notifying teams of long lead times) and support the product production line as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all procurement-related activities, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS/ITAR, AS9100).
• Support the development of project plans, objectives, and scopes, communicating effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or buying experience in a highly technical environment, with a focus on contract negotiation and supplier management. A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field is a plus but not required
• Experience sourcing in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments, with working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/ITAR and AS9100.
• Experience developing and managing RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, including supplier evaluation and award decisions.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and program management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing, with direct experience sourcing commodities such as machined parts, castings, forgings, composites, or electronics.
• Experience negotiating Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and complex supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical skills across cost analysis, price justification, market research, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
• Understanding of the DoD and aerospace landscape.
• CPSM, CPSD, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification.
• Demonstrated success leading cost-reduction initiatives with quantifiable savings, including build-to-print procurement and supplier qualification.

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