Global Buyer

Tenth Revolution Group; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group in Elk River, MN is seeking a Global Buyer for Aerospace & Defense supply chain to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and NPI procurement within an AS9100-certified environment. The role focuses on complex machined components, raw materials, and outside processing services.

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Planning and Program Management to ensure supplier readiness, mitigate risks, and support growth. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace procurement/supply chain.
• Experience in AS9100 environments.
• Established supplier relationships in Aerospace & Defense.
• Experience qualifying/onboarding suppliers.
• Strong supplier performance management knowledge.
• NPI/prototype procurement experience.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor or similar).
• Strong negotiation & relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships across Aerospace & Defense & precision manufacturing supply chains.
• Source and onboard new suppliers meeting AS9100 & customer requirements.
• Develop supplier network for machining, raw materials, and outside services.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to improve supply continuity & cost.
• Set supplier performance expectations & drive accountability.
• Support procurement for new product introduction & prototypes.
• Coordinate supplier readiness to support production launches.
• Ensure suppliers comply with Aerospace purchasing requirements.
• Identify & mitigate capacity constraints, delivery risks & shortages.
• Lead supplier recovery efforts & coordinate issue resolutions.
• Develop contingency plans & alternate sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering & PM teams.
• Support demand planning & production scheduling.
• Manage supplier communications regarding forecasts & schedules.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

A&D procurement

AS9100 experience

NPI procurement

ERP systems

Negotiation

Supplier relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Global Buyer - Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain

Relocation Assistance Available

Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000 Base + Bonus

About the Opportunity

A rapidly growing precision manufacturing organization serving both the Aerospace & Defense and advanced technology sectors is seeking a Global Buyer to support a highly visible procurement function within an AS9100-certified manufacturing operation.

This is a strategic sourcing and supplier management position responsible for managing critical supplier relationships, supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs, mitigating supply chain risk, and developing sourcing strategies for complex machined components, raw materials, and outside processing services.

The ideal candidate brings established Aerospace & Defense supplier relationships, a strong understanding of AS9100-regulated procurement environments, and a proven ability to manage suppliers through growth, production ramp-ups, and operational challenges.

This position works closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Planning, and Supply Chain leadership and will play a key role in supporting continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Manage supplier relationships across Aerospace & Defense and precision manufacturing supply chains.
• Source and onboard new suppliers capable of supporting AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop and maintain a qualified supplier network for machining, fabrication, raw materials, special processes, and outside services.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial agreements to improve supply continuity and overall cost performance.
• Establish supplier performance expectations and drive accountability.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support procurement activities for new product introduction and prototype programs.
• Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to identify and qualify suppliers for new products.
• Coordinate supplier readiness activities to support production launches.
• Ensure suppliers understand and comply with Aerospace & Defense purchasing requirements.

Supply Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate capacity constraints, delivery risks, and material shortages.
• Lead supplier recovery efforts when delivery commitments are at risk.
• Escalate critical supply issues and coordinate resolutions with internal stakeholders.
• Develop contingency plans and alternate sourcing strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations, Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams.
• Support demand planning and production scheduling requirements.
• Manage supplier communications regarding forecasts, production schedules, and changing customer demands.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on supply chain performance.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience within Aerospace & Defense, precision machining, aerospace manufacturing, defense manufacturing, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience working within AS9100-certified environments.
• Established supplier relationships within Aerospace & Defense manufacturing.
• Experience qualifying and onboarding suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of supplier performance management and procurement best practices.
• Experience supporting NPI or prototype procurement activities.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or similar).
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace & Defense machining supply chain experience.
• Experience purchasing high-precision machined components.
• Familiarity with special processes, metal finishing, heat treat, coatings, and aerospace subcontract manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and defense-industry compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.

Why This Opportunity?

• Key role supporting a growing Aerospace & Defense business.
• High visibility across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership.
• Opportunity to leverage and expand an established Aerospace & Defense supplier network.
• Relocation assistance available.