Buyer

About the role

The Buyer is responsible for procuring C‑Class parts, hardware, seals, fasteners, & chemicals as required to support aerospace production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen supplier relationships to ensure high-quality materials, competitive pricing, and reliable lead times.
• Identify, recommend, and support cost‑reduction initiatives within procurement activities.
• Execute purchasing processes in alignment with company buy/supply/pay practices.
• Assist with forecasting component and material consumption to support production needs.
• Maintain adequate inventory levels in coordination with planners, buyers, and operations personnel.
• Collaborate with Shipping, Processing, Engineering, Production Control, and Quality to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate daily commitment to continuous improvement by proactively addressing purchasing challenges and supporting production teams.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times while cultivating beneficial long-term supplier partnerships.
• Work closely with receiving and quality departments to address nonconforming materials, discrepancies, and return-to-vendor (RTV) transactions.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate concerns as needed.
• Prepare purchase orders and supporting documentation including transaction summaries, pricing analysis, cost reviews, and negotiation memoranda.
• Propose and negotiate Long-Term Agreements and supplier contracts that benefit the business.
• Work with Production Control and Engineering to resolve material specification questions or discrepancies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support procurement and production objectives.

Requirements

• Experience purchasing aerospace hardware through domestic and international suppliers, OEMs, and authorized distribution channels.
• Capable of interpreting technical specifications and blueprints from major aerospace primes including Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, and others.

Skills

• Familiarity with machining, stamping, rolling, forming, and other manufacturing processes (strongly preferred).