Buyer

About the role

Manage quoting, supplier engagement, and purchasing execution for NPI and prototype programs; identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and materials to support new product development; collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure suppliers meet Aerospace & Defense compliance requirements; document and institutionalize AS9100 and customer-specific purchasing requirements within procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier delivery commitments and drive resolution of shortages, delays, or quality issues.
• Communicate demand forecasts and coordinate production requirements with suppliers.
• Monitor purchasing activity to minimize incremental material spend while protecting supply continuity.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and drive accountability for performance metrics.
• Identify capacity constraints, delivery risks, or material shortages that may impact production.
• Lead supply recovery plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Escalate issues effectively while driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting precision machining, semiconductor equipment, or Aerospace & Defense supply chains strongly preferred.
• Experience with AS9100 or regulated