Senior Buyer

Job Purpose

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for overseeing supply chain sourcing activities, contract execution, ensuring alignment with business strategies, and ensuring internal cross-functional alignment.  They will also maintain supplier engagement, ensure contractual requirements are met, lead negotiations, execute contracts; manage terms, conditions, and pricing.

Key Accountabilities

• Own strategic suppliers and complex commodities 25

• Develop sourcing strategies 15

• Lead high-value contract negotiations 15

• Manage supplier cost, schedule, technical, and compliance performance 20

• Conduct supplier risk assessments 5

• Lead supplier recovery plans 10

• Mentor Level 1-2 Buyers 5

• Serve as procurement SME for programs

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Supply Chain and/or Technical Field
• 7-10+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or aerospace experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives. 
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships and commercial agreements. 
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, defense, or similarly regulated industries.
• Supply Chain Management

Working Conditions

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment supporting aerospace program activities. The role requires 10–25% travel, depending on program phase and workload surge, to domestic and potentially international supplier facilities for program reviews, performance assessments, risk mitigation, and coordination activities.

Overtime may be required during periods of program surge, supplier recovery efforts, development milestones, or production ramp activities. Typical work hours during surge periods range from 45–55 hours per week, depending on project demands and assigned scope.

While not required, proficiency in additional languages such as Japanese, Swedish, Spanish, and/or French is considered beneficial when supporting international suppliers and global program activities.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise, heat, cold, dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors when visiting manufacturing or supplier facilities.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, squat, climb ladders, reach, or stretch for extended periods as required by job duties.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, carry, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance.
• Ability to read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to management direction and safety instructions.
• Must work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations).
• Must effectively communicate in Business English.