Buyer

Loar Group; South Dakota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a Buyer to support their supply chain operations. This fulltime onsite role involves monitoring purchase orders, maintaining ERP system accuracy, and negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills with experience in a regulated industrial environment. An associate’s degree in business administration or related field is required, with a preference for a bachelor's degree. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in the aerospace industry.

Qualifications

• Self-starter and motivated purchasing professional with detail orientation.
• Experience in a highly regulated industrial environment is preferred.
• 4+ years relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor open purchase orders and communicate status with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and update part master data.
• Maintain accuracy in ERP system to support Supply Chain strategy.
• Negotiate pricing and lead time with suppliers.
• Stay updated on supply chain risks and industry trends.
• Support cross-functional team improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical skills

Collaborative team player

Self-motivated

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Associate’s degree in business administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Loar Group (NYSE: LOAR) is seeking a Buyer for one of its operating units located in the mid-western US. Loar group specializes in acquiring and growing companies that design and manufacture highly engineered products for the global aerospace & defense market. To date Loar has acquired 20 niche aerospace & defense manufacturing businesses across the US and Europe.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starting, detail-oriented purchasing & supply chain professional with excellent communication skills who is motivated by the opportunity to join a growing business in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment. Industrial manufacturing experience in a highly regulated industry is highly preferred. This position is fulltime onsite.

The Buyer will:

• Monitor and review open purchase orders, communicate open order reports, and proactively correspond with suppliers on delays or changes impacting status.
• Review specifications to ensure the most current revision is used for compliance with purchased material and update part master with pricing, lead time, and specification changes.
• Ensure and maintain accuracy and data integrity in the ERP system to establish systems and processes that enable and support overall Supply Chain strategy.
• Manage relationships with existing supply base to negotiate best pricing, price break options, and lead time.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, new leads and opportunities, and monitor any supply chain risks to ensure an effective purchasing strategy that supports short and long term company objectives.
• Support projects and cross-functional team improvements to processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Highly collaborative team player
• Agile, able to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a related degree. Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred. In lieu of a degree, 4+ years of relevant experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems is highly preferred.
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is highly preferred.