Senior Aerospace Buyer: Sourcing & Cost Optimization

heico; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO Corporation, via its Air Cost Control (A2C) subsidiary, seeks a Sr. Buyer to lead procurement for aviation components. You will place orders, build supplier relationships, and manage costs while aligning purchasing with forecasted demand and budget constraints.

Responsibilities include forecasting demand, monitoring stock and lead times, negotiating terms, and coordinating with sales, logistics, and product managers to optimize the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management.
• Aviation/aerospace experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Place orders based on demand forecasts, stock levels, and lead times.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; lead contract negotiations.
• Monitor costs and negotiate favorable terms to stay within budget.
• Forecast demand from historical data and market trends.
• Track inventory levels to avoid over-ordering.
• Monitor production/shipping/receiving lead times to ensure availability.
• Improve procurement processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales, logistics and product managers to align procurement with business goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Independent work

Multitasking

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HEICO Corporation, via its Air Cost Control (A2C) subsidiary, seeks a Sr. Buyer to lead procurement for aviation components. You will place orders, build supplier relationships, and manage costs while aligning purchasing with forecasted demand and budget constraints.

Responsibilities include forecasting demand, monitoring stock and lead times, negotiating terms, and coordinating with sales, logistics, and product managers to optimize the supply chain.