Aerospace Avionics Purchasing Lead

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement professional in Atlanta to source avionics, electrical, and mission systems hardware from prototype to production. You will develop sourcing strategies, establish supplier partnerships, and lead negotiations to optimize cost, quality, and lead times.

The role requires 4+ years in purchasing or strategic sourcing, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and strong cross-functional collaboration. ITAR/DFARS compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing suppliers and purchasing complex engineered hardware or components.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure avionics, electrical, and mission systems hardware, including PCB/PCBAs, sensors, harnesses, connectors, power electronics, and related components.
• Develop sourcing strategies and establish supplier partnerships optimizing cost, quality, lead time, and supply-chain risk.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, lead times, commercial terms, NRE, and other purchasing requirements.
• Issue and manage purchase orders supporting prototype, development, qualification, and production builds.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to ensure hardware meets technical requirements and program schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, long-lead components, capacity, availability, and obsolescence/EOL risks.
• Support resolution of supplier quality, delivery, invoicing, engineering change, and material non-conformance issues.
• Ensure purchasing activities and supplier documentation comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable ITAR/DFARS requirements.

Skills

Supplier Negotiation

Purchasing Complex Engineered Hardware

ITAR/DFARS Compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

ERP/MRP Systems Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

MRP Systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement professional in Atlanta to source avionics, electrical, and mission systems hardware from prototype to production. You will develop sourcing strategies, establish supplier partnerships, and lead negotiations to optimize cost, quality, and lead times.

The role requires 4+ years in purchasing or strategic sourcing, experience with ERP/MRP systems, and strong cross-functional collaboration. ITAR/DFARS compliance is essential.