Buyer

Jobot; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Buyer for a leading aerospace manufacturer in Parsippany area. The role focuses on strategic procurement of aerospace components, raw materials, and outside processing services to support production, overhaul and repair operations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years in aerospace purchasing, experience with MRP/ERP systems, and knowledge of AS9100 and related export controls. Competitive salary up to $110,000, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace procurement and supply chain.
• Ability to analyze MRP requirements and production schedules.
• Strong understanding of aerospace industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP requirements and schedules to procure materials and services.
• Manage procurement lifecycle for aerospace components and materials.
• Develop sourcing strategies to meet cost, delivery and quality goals.
• Solicit quotations, analyze costs, negotiate terms and lead times.
• Evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, capacity and compliance.
• Maintain supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure POs include flow-down requirements like AS9100, ITAR, FAR/DFARS.

Skills

Procurement

MRP/ERP

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Buyer Needed For Leading Aerospace Manufacturer

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Finlay

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

My client is a leading manufacturing company who is growing! They are looking to add multiple Buyers to their team who is responsible for the strategic procurement of aerospace components, raw materials, special processing services, equipment, and indirect commodities in support of production, overhaul and repair operations, and customer program requirements.

Why join us

Compensation Up To $110,000

Job Details

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP requirements and production schedules to procure materials and services that support customer delivery commitments and inventory objectives.
• Manage the procurement lifecycle for aerospace components, machined parts, forgings, castings, raw materials, assemblies, and outside processing services.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support operational, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Solicit quotations, perform cost and price analyses, and negotiate favorable pricing, lead times, terms, and contractual conditions.
• Evaluate, qualify, and monitor suppliers based on quality, delivery performance, capacity, responsiveness, and regulatory compliance.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all purchase orders are accurate and include applicable flow-down requirements, including:
  • Customer-specific requirements
  • Engineering revisions and specifications
  • AS9100 requirements
  • First Article Inspection (AS9102) requirements
  • ITAR and Export Control requirements
  • DFARS and FAR clauses, when applicable
  • DPAS priority ratings

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of purchasing or supply chain experience in an aerospace, defense, aviation, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience procuring manufactured components, raw materials, and special processing services preferred.
• Experience working within MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and supply chain requirements.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace industry standards.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, and DPAS regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, and technical documentation.

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