Procurement Buyer: Materials, Supplier Negotiation

Kaman Aerospace Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaman Aerospace Corporation in Orlando, FL is seeking a Buyer - Procurement to support production schedules and supplier relationships. The role involves monitoring purchases, processing POs, and collaborating with internal customers to ensure timely material flow.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Business Administration or Supply Chain, 1–3 years experience, ERP systems proficiency, and strong communication. Experience with blueprints and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain.
• 1–3 years of related procurement experience.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production control activities and plan purchases to fulfill business needs.
• Process purchase orders and change orders; resolve PO/inventory conflicts.
• Analyze inventory and material plans to forecast time-sensitive needs.
• Resolve conflicts related to inventory, quality, delivery, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with internal customers to support production schedules.
• Source and qualify new suppliers; negotiate agreements.
• Track supplier performance to ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Planning & organization

Verbal/written communication

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Kaman Aerospace Corporation in Orlando, FL is seeking a Buyer - Procurement to support production schedules and supplier relationships. The role involves monitoring purchases, processing POs, and collaborating with internal customers to ensure timely material flow.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Business Administration or Supply Chain, 1–3 years experience, ERP systems proficiency, and strong communication. Experience with blueprints and MS Office is a plus.