Buyer

About the role

This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and building relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain for aerospace materials and components. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and build relationships with suppliers to maintain a reliable supply chain.
• Create and manage purchase orders, requisitions, and solicit bid proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Collaborate with inventory and production teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Ensure purchased materials meet quality standards and industry certifications.
• Monitor supplier performance and market trends for cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities.
• Provide regular reports on procurement performance and inventory levels.
• Support the creation and management of purchase agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure materials are available for manufacturing processes.
• Continuously monitor supplier performance and market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Self-motivated and ambitious with a clear sense of integrity and professional responsibility.
• Able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and change approaches to fit situations.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to converse with a diverse technical customer base and collect/disseminate data clearly and concisely.
• Able to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• A U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee).
• High school diploma or equivalent with minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of industry standards, materials, and ISO certifications (e.g., AS9100, FAR, DFARS).
• Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to make informed procurement decisions.
• Knowledge of cost management and budgeting processes.
• Experience monitoring inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Must be able to converse in English.
• Minimal travel required for this position.

Benefits

• Compensation includes medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Skills

• Procurement strategies.
• Negotiation skills.
• Inventory management.
• Quality control coordination.
• Supplier performance monitoring.
• Compliance with aerospace industry regulations.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The position operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.