Commodity Buyer

Jobtailor; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a procurement professional in Baltimore, MD to own supplier relationships from RFQ to award, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. You will work closely with Sourcing and cross-functional teams to negotiate contracts and drive value.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of strategic sourcing, a background in aerospace or related industries, and strong Excel/MS Office skills. ERP experience (SAP preferred) is a plus for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years purchasing/sourcing experience in lieu of degree.
• U.S. Person status (citizens, nationals, green card holders, asylum/refugee status).
• 1–3 years of strategic sourcing experience (RFPs, supplier selection, PO placement, tracking).
• Knowledge in hydraulics, valves, sensors, electronics, metallics, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Aerospace industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end supplier relationships: RFQ, bid analysis, down select, negotiation, contract award, and documentation.
• Monitor supplier on-time delivery and quality metrics.
• Assist Sourcing Manager with day-to-day functions.
• Report supplier delivery commitments.
• Support supplier shipments through receipt and aftermarket orders.
• Drive MRB documentation between suppliers and internal teams.
• Lead supplier recovery planning and execution as needed.
• Define and administer supplier strategy for best value, delivery, and quality.
• Support supplier negotiations and special projects.
• Monitor engineering change activity and coordinate overlap with supplier(s).
• Coordinate with cross-functional groups (Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal, Manufacturing).

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Excel

MS Office

Strategic sourcing

Aerospace industry experience

Hydraulics, valves, sensors, etc.

Engineering change awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

3 years purchasing/sourcing experience in lieu of degree

U.S. Person status per requirements

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire life cycle of the supplier relationship including the following: Bidder list development, RFQ, bid analysis, down select, negotiations, Deal Review preparation & presentation, Contract award, bid process documentation, PO release and Fulfillment.
• Manage supplier OTD & Quality metrics
• Assist Sourcing Manager with day-to-day functions
• Report delivery & commitments from suppliers
• Support accurate and timely supplier shipments through receipt
• Support aftermarket repair orders and aftermarket supplier contract administration
• Drive MRB documentation between the supplier and internal parties
• Drive supplier recovery planning & execution as necessary
• Define, present & administer supplier strategy to ensure best overall value is obtained, including consistent delivery to schedule & quality requirements
• Assist and support supplier negotiations and special projects as required
• Monitor engineering change activity & lead detailed overlap process with supplier(s)
• Communicate and coordinate activities as required with cross‑functional groups including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal & Manufacturing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business degree is preferred) or 3 years of purchasing/sourcing experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• A ‘U.S. Person,’ includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence (green card holders), and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States.
• 1‑3 years of strategic sourcing experience including RFP’s, supplier selection, PO placement, supplier order status/tracking
• Knowledge in hydraulics, valves, sensors, electronics, metallics, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong Excel skills and other Microsoft Office tools
• Familiar with ERP systems (SAP desired)
• Aerospace industry experience