BUYER

About the role

Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced composite components to help customers push the frontiers of innovation. AEC’s core strength is producing highly tailored, complex composite components using 3D woven structures, traditional and non‑traditional 2D composite structures, discrete through‑thickness reinforcement technologies, and related capabilities. The Buyer is part of a tactical procurement team responsible for managing high‑volume commodities, placing purchase orders, and executing material execution in a day‑to‑day purchasing environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase of parts, components, and materials for production or projects.
• Support procurement processes and ensure compliance with quality and delivery requirements.
• Maintain supplier relationships and update supplier databases.
• Follow established procurement policies and procedures.
• Tactical execution and management of multiple parts, suppliers, and commodities.
• Prepare proposal requests for quote consistent with contract requirements.
• Develop new sources of supply based on quality product, on‑time delivery, and competitive pricing.
• Solicit and award purchase orders consistent with contract requirements.
• Manage the execution of purchase orders and material availability for multiple part numbers across multiple commodities.

Requirements

• 1‑3 years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and MRP/ERP system skills.
• Knowledge of Contract Law and other Procurement regulations.
• SAP experience highly desirable.
• FAR/DFAR experience highly desirable.
• Previous Aerospace Procurement experience highly desirable.
• As a Department of Defense Contractor, must be a US Person; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Skills

• MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel proficiency.
• MRP/ERP system navigation.
• Contract law and procurement regulations understanding.
• SAP familiarity.
• FAR/DFAR knowledge.
• Aerospace procurement background.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Personal days.
• Flexible schedule.
• Strong commitment to work/life balance.