Senior Aerospace/Defense Buyer – MRP & Sourcing

Talentify; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is hiring a Buyer III in Westborough, MA for an onsite, permanent role. You will manage end-to-end procurement for PCBs, components, plastics, and sheet metal, including sourcing non-contracted parts, and support MAR status in APEX while liaising with the customer focus team.

You will advise PPV, participate in E&O mitigation with suppliers and program managers, and ensure ISO standards are followed across quality systems. Aerospace/defense experience and ITAR knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a buyer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace/defense and ITAR compliance preferred.
• Proficient with MRP/ERP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong negotiation, communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of assigned commodities including PCBs, components, plastics and sheet metal; sourcing and negotiation of non-contracted parts.
• Execute and status the MAR in APEX; liaison for customer interface.
• Advise on PPV based on material availability to the program manager.
• Support E&O mitigation with supplier and program manager; pursue reduction/return opportunities.
• Dispositon non-conforming material (NCM).
• Report material status to the Client focus team for related programs.
• Ensure supply chain strategy and supplier selection align with Client objectives.
• Support NPI; participate in cost reduction initiatives and lead-time reviews.
• Adhere to ISO standards across Quality Systems; support 6S objectives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strong communication

Customer focus

Team player

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems

TEAMS

Job description

Talentify is hiring a Buyer III in Westborough, MA for an onsite, permanent role. You will manage end-to-end procurement for PCBs, components, plastics, and sheet metal, including sourcing non-contracted parts, and support MAR status in APEX while liaising with the customer focus team.

You will advise PPV, participate in E&O mitigation with suppliers and program managers, and ensure ISO standards are followed across quality systems. Aerospace/defense experience and ITAR knowledge are preferred.