Senior Aero Buyer: Procurement, Negotiation & Delivery

RBC Bearings Incorporated; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus platforms

401k Savings & Investment Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Life & Disability Insurance

Gym & Rideshare Incentives

½ day Fridays

Job summary

RBC Bearings is seeking a Senior Buyer to own procurement execution and supplier delivery performance for assigned suppliers and programs. You will convert material requirements into compliant purchase orders, secure supplier commitments, resolve delivery and quality issues, and align procurement actions with program objectives across cross-functional teams.

The role requires managing POs end-to-end, negotiating pricing, and driving cost reduction while ensuring audit-ready files and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years related experience or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and DoD contract exposure.
• Experience with purchase-order management, supplier delivery recovery, RFQs, negotiations, and price analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP, MRP, procurement, and standard business systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete PO lifecycle from placement to closure.
• Ensure POs reflect pricing, quantities, schedules, quality and terms.
• Own daily supplier communication and expediting actions.
• Obtain credible supplier commitments and communicate delivery risks.
• Issue and manage supplier RFQs; evaluate quotations.
• Conduct supplier negotiations and price analysis.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement files per policy and FAR/DFARS.
• Support material shortage resolution and new program launches.
• Provide supplier data for plans, budgets and reviews.
• Manage supplier performance and scorecards.
• Lead delivery recovery and supplier recovery plans.
• Support category strategies, long-term agreements, and supplier transitions.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality on qualification and corrective actions.
• Identify risks before they affect production or commitments.
• Analyze PPV and identify cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

PO management

RFQ handling

Price analysis

Negotiation

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

RBC Bearings is seeking a Senior Buyer to own procurement execution and supplier delivery performance for assigned suppliers and programs. You will convert material requirements into compliant purchase orders, secure supplier commitments, resolve delivery and quality issues, and align procurement actions with program objectives across cross-functional teams.

The role requires managing POs end-to-end, negotiating pricing, and driving cost reduction while ensuring audit-ready files and compliance