Buyer

Techneeds; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Techneeds LLC in Beverly, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer with aerospace and military experience to source materials, manage purchase orders, and negotiate favorable terms. You will ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in aerospace or military manufacturing, strong procurement and supplier relations skills, and experience with supplier quality issues and SCM tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Buyer in aerospace, military, or highly regulated manufacturing.
• Ability to quote, negotiate, and purchase inventory and materials for engineering/production.
• Strong procurement process knowledge and cost analysis.
• Experience managing complex POs, agreements, and supplier performance initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with operations, quality, and sourcing.
• Knowledge of supply chain management tools and market trend analysis.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase critical materials and components for production.
• Manage purchase orders and negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Collaborate with operations and quality to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive on-time delivery.

Skills

Aerospace procurement

Buyer experience

Negotiation

PO management

Supplier performance

Cross-functional collaboration

SCM tools knowledge

Tools

SCM software

Job description

Our client is looking for a Manufacturing Buyer with Aerospace and Military experience. This dynamic company specializes in engineering products for military communication systems, supporting military personnel worldwide. As a Manufacturing Buyer, you will be pivotal in sourcing and purchasing critical materials and components vital to the company’s operations, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage purchase orders, negotiate prices, and work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues and identify new sourcing opportunities. The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace or military manufacturing, skilled in procurement strategies, supplier negotiations, and supply chain management software.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a Buyer in aerospace, military, or highly regulated manufacturing sectors
• Proven ability to quote, negotiate, and purchase inventory and materials supporting engineering and production needs
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier quality issues, and cost analysis
• Experience managing complex purchase orders, agreements, and supplier performance improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision, and collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and sourcing teams
• Knowledge of supply chain management tools and market trend assessment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor relationship skills