Senior Aerospace Purchasing & Sourcing Leader

Crafted Staff; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafted Staff is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, and procurement for aerospace manufacturing operations.

The selected candidate will source complex materials, components, equipment, and services while balancing cost, quality, delivery, and compliance requirements. This role collaborates with suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience purchasing complex technical materials, components, equipment, or services.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and onboard suppliers and negotiate terms.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience with continuous improvement in purchasing or supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers based on capabilities, quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Develop sourcing strategies and alternate sources to reduce costs and risk.
• Prepare statements of work, RFIs/RFPs, and bidder lists.
• Conduct supplier site visits and support supplier qualification and certification.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, and contractual terms.
• Issue and administer purchase orders and supplier contracts.
• Coordinate domestic and international procurement including import/export requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions to prevent disruptions.
• Prepare purchasing reports, cost analyses, and supplier evaluations.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects in purchasing and supply chain.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

EDI

MRP

Purchasing systems

Job description

Crafted Staff is seeking an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, and procurement for aerospace manufacturing operations.

The selected candidate will source complex materials, components, equipment, and services while balancing cost, quality, delivery, and compliance requirements. This role collaborates with suppliers, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and senior leadership.