Senior Buyer

PBS AEROSPACE Inc.; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

PBS AEROSPACE Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to join their team in Roswell, GA. This full-time position focuses on procurement in the aerospace industry, specifically for turbojet engine manufacturing. The ideal candidate will manage both direct and indirect procurement, ensuring timely delivery of components necessary for production.

Key responsibilities include purchase order management, supplier relationship development, and documenting procurement processes. A Bachelor’s Degree or significant experience in procurement, along with strong communication skills, is essential for this role.

PBS AEROSPACE offers competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in aerospace or engine manufacturing.
• Familiarity with sourcing and purchase order management processes.
• Ability to enhance customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct and indirect material procurement processes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for improvements.
• Maintain documentation of sourcing and procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP systems

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

7+ years applicable professional experience

Job description

Senior Buyer

Full Time Roswell, GA, US

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Buyer to join our team in the aerospace industry, focusing on turbojet engine manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for direct and indirect material procurement responsibilities to ensure on time delivery of components required for manufacture and assembly of our products. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional critical thinking skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: Responsible for the direct material procurement process including planning, placement of purchase orders, and expediting purchase orders. Maintain current delivery dates on all purchase orders.
• Indirect Procurement: Responsible for purchase order placement of purchase requisitions which include component repairs, balance of plant, Engineering Services, NRE, tooling, etc.
• Scheduling: Component scheduling to support fulfillment and inventory requirements. Experience in purchasing hardware with 6+ month lead time.
• Supplier Management: Develop and manage assigned supplier relationships.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, and manufacturing, to address quality concerns and drive improvements.
• Customer Satisfaction: Strong customer satisfaction mindset with ability to enhance internal/external customer relationships.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of sourcing and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 7+ years of applicable professional experience in procurement.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in an aerospace or turbine/engine manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with business processes related to sourcing and purchase order management.
• Direct experience with ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Initiative-taker with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Due to the nature of PBS Aerospace’s business as a defense contractor, this position is limited to U.S. citizens, as defined under applicable federal regulations.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Conduct Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

PBS Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [protected class] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We adhere to these commitments in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and discipline.