Buyer II

Pursuit Aerospace; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace, a global manufacturer of aircraft engine components, seeks a Buyer II to own assigned commodities, negotiate with suppliers, and partner with planning, engineering, quality, and operations to support production and cost objectives. This on-site role in Newburyport, MA offers opportunities to drive continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Key responsibilities include managing ERP/MRP-driven material purchases, updating procurement records, and maintaining supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/related field with 3 years purchasing or supply chain experience, or 5 years without degree.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship.
• Ability to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Order production material using ERP/MRP and follow reorder rules.
• Coordinate PO quantities and delivery dates per production plan.
• Maintain purchasing records with accuracy and integrity.
• Issue and file quotation and purchase order records.
• Notify suppliers of spec changes and manage transitions.
• Identify new suppliers to reduce costs and raise quality.
• Resolve receiving, invoicing, and paperwork issues promptly.
• Manage inventory to reduce levels while ensuring supply readiness.
• Create reports for commodities and support tendering needs.
• Monitor PO requirements and current system commitments.
• Ensure lead times for part numbers are accurate.
• Negotiate with suppliers to meet team goals and terms.
• Visit suppliers as needed; maintain Supplier Scorecards.
• Collaborate across planning, engineering, quality, and operations; participate in Kaizen.
• Resolve supply, quality, and delivery issues with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Adaptability

Communication skills

MS Office

Lean Six Sigma

Lean principles

Team collaboration

Cost reduction

Supplier performance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

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Buyer II

Full-time Regular Purchasing Newburyport, MA, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

About Us

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity

The Buyer II role provides an opportunity to manage purchasing activities with increasing independence and responsibility. This position owns assigned commodities or suppliers, executes negotiations, and partners cross-functionally with planning, engineering, quality, and operations teams to support production and cost objectives. The Buyer II contributes to continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives while developing deeper expertise in supplier performance, material planning, and manufacturing operations.

Location

Newburyport, MA

This position is 100% on site.

Responsibilities

• Order production material using ERP/MRP and reorder rules to predetermine inventory guidelines.
• Coordinate changes to purchase order quantities or delivery dates, as required per production plan.
• Responsible for timely updating, accuracy, and integrity of purchasing records and data.
• Issue, Maintain and file/archive the Quotation and Purchase Order records.
• Update suppliers on changes to specifications and arranges for effective transitions.
• Identify new suppliers in an effort to reduce costs and increase quality and service.
• Address all receiving, invoicing and paperwork issues within a timely manner, and drive to resolution.
• Manage inventory levels to reduce inventory while ensuring supply availability using lean manufacturing techniques.
• Create reports for assigned commodities and support all of the tendering requirements for that commodity.
• Monitor/Expedite the Purchase Order requirements for suppliers and maintain the current commitments within the system.
• Ensure appropriate lead times are set for new and/or existing Part Numbers and maintained in the system.
• Negotiate with potential suppliers of products and services to achieve team goals and meet standard Ts and Cs.
• Visit suppliers as required, maintain Supplier Scorecard and Performance.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, quality and operations teams and participate in cross-functional Kaizen events.
• Resolve supply, quality and delivery issues with minimal supervision.
• Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field AND 3 years of purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience – OR – in lieu of degree, 5 years of purchasing, supply chain or manufacturing operations experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full‑time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of aerospace and/or manufacturing experience in a Machining/Fabrication environment or similar industry.

Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma and other process optimization tools to drive efficiency and readiness.

• Ability to manage cross‑functional and matrixed teams and drive collaboration across departments.
• Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make informed decisions regarding readiness planning and process improvement.
• Effective problem‑solving capabilities in challenging and demanding situations.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, with the ability to pivot and adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Superior computer skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Acknowledgements

The above job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.