Buyer

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

Job summary

LeoForce in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ is seeking a mid-level Buyer to procure aerospace components, raw materials, and processing services. You will manage supplier relationships, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling cost and quality.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in purchasing within aerospace or regulated manufacturing, with AS9100, FAR/DFARS/ITAR understanding and experience with MRP/ERP systems. A related Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years purchasing or supply chain experience in aerospace/regulated manufacturing.
• Experience procuring machined parts, raw materials and special processing services.
• Experience in MRP/ERP environments within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and production schedules to procure materials and services.
• Manage procurement lifecycle for aerospace components and services.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Solicit quotations, analyze costs, and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, delivery, capacity and compliance.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure purchase orders include applicable flow-down requirements (AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, FAR, DPAS).

Skills

Aerospace knowledge

AS9100 knowledge

MRP/ERP familiarity

Regulatory compliance awareness

Engineering drawings reading

Education

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

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Experience: Mid Level

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

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 & 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.

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