Senior Aircraft Buyer — Strategic Sourcing & Optimization

Aloft-Aeroarchitects; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOFT AeroArchitects in Georgetown, DE is seeking a Buyer III to procure materials, parts, and services for our aviation projects, ensuring delivery on schedule and within price constraints.

You will act as the procurement focal point with vendors, support sourcing strategies, negotiate terms, and collaborate with maintenance and other departments to optimize cost and quality. The role requires six years of related experience and an engineering background.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Minimum of six years related work experience – aviation and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Engineering experience / education.
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software, other Company, and discipline specific software applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organization skills including the ability to prioritize and plan work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary focal point between the company and vendors for procurement activities.
• Buy normally high cost and complex materials or services for any Company business scope.
• Gather industry intelligence and coordinate the evaluation of supply proposals including terms, pricing, schedule, risk assessment, best value and technical considerations.
• Assist the Supply Chain Program Managers by participating in the sourcing strategy and contract development negotiation.
• Negotiate with suppliers on procurement to obtain low cost, high quality materials and supplies.
• Locate and select potential suppliers; contact vendors to order aircraft parts and company supplies.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving of inventory with vendors; resolve problems that may develop.
• Develop and maintain purchasing data essential for budget purposes and bid activity.
• Proactively manage suppliers’ technical schedule performance.
• Interface with aircraft maintenance and other departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Vendor relations

Team collaboration

Time management

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma

Engineering education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALOFT AeroArchitects in Georgetown, DE is seeking a Buyer III to procure materials, parts, and services for our aviation projects, ensuring delivery on schedule and within price constraints.

You will act as the procurement focal point with vendors, support sourcing strategies, negotiate terms, and collaborate with maintenance and other departments to optimize cost and quality. The role requires six years of related experience and an engineering background.