Senior Aerospace Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Performance

HDI Landing Gear; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Health insurance (HAS/FSA)

401(k) with company match

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDI Landing Gear in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Senior Buyer to help develop supply chain initiatives by preparing and submitting purchase orders and RFQs, and by coordinating with operations, finance, and sales.

You will analyze proposals, negotiate prices and lead times, manage supplier documentation, and monitor performance to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets for aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• ISM CPSM Certification preferred.
• 7–10 years experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%; passport required.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute action plans to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Analyze proposals and negotiate prices, lead times, terms.
• Prepare and submit RFQ packages and purchase orders.
• Confirm and maintain execution of all MRP requirements in a timely fashion.
• Monitor suppliers for quality and delivery performance (KPIs).
• Lead monthly supplier program reviews including risk assessments.
• Support strategic development of the supply chain plan.
• Understand AS9100 and NADCAP requirements; ITAR/INCOTERMS.
• Manage supplier non-conformance corrective actions and ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Strategic supplier management

Job description

HDI Landing Gear in Strongsville, OH is seeking a Senior Buyer to help develop supply chain initiatives by preparing and submitting purchase orders and RFQs, and by coordinating with operations, finance, and sales.

You will analyze proposals, negotiate prices and lead times, manage supplier documentation, and monitor performance to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets for aerospace programs.