Buyer (Machinery) Aerospace -

Key Responsibilities

• Procure machinery components, fabricated parts, raw materials, and production supplies.
• Manage the full purchasing cycle from sourcing through delivery.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Monitor inventory levels and production schedules to ensure material availability.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while evaluating vendor performance.
• Expedite critical orders and resolve supply chain issues.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Production, Planning, and Quality teams.
• Support new product introductions and engineering change requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Previous Buyer experience within a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, or machinery environment.
• Experience purchasing mechanical components, fabricated parts, tooling, or production materials.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• U.S. Citizenship required.