Sr. Buyer (84815)

Tactical Procurement & Demand Alignment

Create RFQs and place purchase orders to support immediate material demand requirements. React dynamically to MRP/ERP messages to ensure the material supply is perfectly aligned with system demand, and manage RFQs for Future Business Proposals.

Production Support & Material Tracking

Cook up raw material requirements with production schedules and customer requirements. Attend daily production meetings and weekly shortage meetings to provide material status, while feeding critical availability updates back to scheduling and management.

Advanced Data Analysis & Reporting

Manipulate large supply chain datasets using excellent Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, V-lookups/X-lookups, and complex analytical formulas. Prepare comprehensive material status sheets, milestones, shortage schedules, and data-driven presentations for site and executive reviews.

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Improvement

Develop and participate in the implementation of high-impact purchasing strategies to support TGC’s production schedules while controlling costs. Partner with Production Managers, Operations, and Engineering in the selection of suppliers for new and portfolio products to drive departmental cost improvements.

Lean Inventory & Kanban Optimization

Strategically use system planning parameters to ensure optimal inventory levels. Apply a deep lean manufacturing background to design, implement, and audit physical and electronic pull-based Kanban systems to minimize safety stock while eliminating line-down risks.

Supplier Performance & Quality (MRB/RMA)

Conduct supplier business reviews and manage supplier performance improvement objectives centered around delivery or quality expectations. Actively support the timely disposition of deviated materials, lead Material Review Board (MRB) cases, and execute the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process for defective vendor parts.

Transactional Problem Resolution

Proactively resolve supplier invoicing issues and implement systemic corrective actions to minimize future payment errors. Lead and support supplier consolidation, sub-tier capacity assessments, and transition activities.

Chemical Purchasing & Category Support

Support specialized procurement activities for chemical portfolios, resins, and core substrates, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory tracking (such as ITAR or DFAR) and material shelf-life constraints.

Other Essential Duties

Other essential duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 6+ years of progressive procurement, strategic buying, or supplier performance experience within a highly regulated aviation, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s level degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent blended industry experience).
• Data & Excel Proficiency: Advanced data analysis capabilities with mandatory, demonstrable expertise in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, V-lookups, data modeling).
• Systems Acumen: Direct experience navigating complex enterprise resource planning systems; SAP proficiency is highly preferred.
• Llean & Technical Background: Deep lean manufacturing background with practical experience executing value stream mapping and managing supplier continuous improvement initiatives. APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or Lean Six Sigma certifications are highly desirable.
• Chemical Expertise (Preferred): Familiarity with chemical purchasing parameters—including safety data sheets (SDS), specialized chemical handling, and hazardous material storage protocols—is helpful but not required.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.

The Gill Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The Gill Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act and applicable state and local law.