Senior Buyer
Core
Senior Buyer responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier contract negotiation, and tactical purchasing to ensure program schedules, cost, quality, and delivery targets are met for Assembly & Test functions.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Strategic & Tactical)
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, purchase orders, and supply chain continuity for aerospace/defense components.
Domain
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, risk assessment, data-driven analysis, PO placement/expediting, forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, regulatory compliance (FAR/DFAR), electronic component sourcing
Preferred skills
Advanced Excel, PowerBI, MBS, lean manufacturing support, complex manufacturing environment experience
Technologies
PowerBI, Excel, MBS
Responsibilities
Create and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories; negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and terms; manage supplier performance, on-time delivery, and quality metrics; conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans; place and expedite purchase orders; provide reliable delivery dates to stakeholders; support master planning with forecasting inputs; lead cross-functional problem-solving to remove supply constraints; participate in continuous improvement activities; mentor junior buyers; create Sole Source Justification and Price Analysis documents.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
