Senior Buyer

Pryer Aerospace; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pryer Aerospace in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Purchasing professional to issue and track purchase orders, and keep operations informed with timely status updates on past due items.

You will support supplier development and outsourcing initiatives, identify capable suppliers, and manage day-to-day supplier interfaces to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.

Experience in ERP/MRP, aerospace procurement, and FAA-related compliance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5–10 years related experience
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, aerospace preferred
• Experience in strategic sourcing and implementation
• Experience with build-to-print components and procurement
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of machining technology and purchasing fundamentals
• FAA regulations knowledge on aviation parts
• ISO 9000 / AS 9100 experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Issue and track purchase orders in ERP.
• Maintain daily supplier status updates.
• Support outsourcing initiatives with internal partners.
• Identify potential suppliers and assess capabilities.
• Assist supplier audits at supplier facilities.
• Interface with Pryer and suppliers on deliveries, cost, and quality.
• Mitigate delivery, quality, and cost risks with suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, negotiate terms, and issue POs.
• Follow up on orders for timely delivery.
• Develop outsourcing transition plans for smooth supplier onboarding.
• Maintain knowledge of supply chain policies and price trends.
• Keep auditable records per FAA and company policies.
• Ensure PO flow-down includes specs and requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Blueprints

ISO 9001 / AS 9100

Microsoft Office

Contracting

Aerospace procurement

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pryer Aerospace Tulsa - Tulsa, OK 74115

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Purchasing - Procurement

Position Summary

Responsible for issuance of all purchase orders, status gathering of purchase orders and timely receipt of items purchased. Must be able to provide daily status of past due or late items to keep operating personnel up to date. Integral to the implementation of strategic growth initiatives utilizing strategic supplier development (outsourcing) as a basis for achieving year over year growth plans.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and interprets ERP demand and issues purchase order.
• Remains in constant contact with suppliers and gets daily updates on status of orders
• Assists with the strategic outsourcing initiative. Works cooperatively with Key Internal Partners to ensure outsourcing goals are achieved within the timeframe specified.
• Assist in Identifying potential suppliers, assess supplier capabilities, evaluates supplier performance, and follows process for approving new suppliers.
• Assists with supplier audits by visiting their facility, observing task performance, and reviewing procedures.
• Functions as the interface between Pryer and Suppliers. Effectively manages the day-to-day activities with the supplier including deliveries, cost, and quality issues.
• Works closely with suppliers to mitigate risks. Notifies management of issues which might adversely affect delivery, quality, or cost.
• Obtains quotations, negotiates price and delivery terms, and executes purchase orders.
• Follows up on order placement for timely delivery of goods and services to ensure supplier meets deliverables
• Develops outsourcing transition methods to ensure a smooth and timely transition to new suppliers, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of Supply Chain policies, procedures, and systems.
• Maintains knowledge of industry lead times and price trends for assigned commodities.
• Maintains accurate, auditable records, electronic documents, and files according to FAA and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensures Pryer purchase order to Supplier contains proper information flow down from Pryer and Pryer’s customers. This includes specifications, quality, and technical requirements.
• Demonstrates professionalism, job ownership, commitment, teamwork, and ethical behavior.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, General Business, or related degree (In lieu of degree, a minimum of 5 to 10 years of related experience)

Experience / Skills / Abilities

• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an aerospace machine shop environment.
• 5+ experience in Strategic Sourcing Analysis and implementation
• Experience in contractual conditions and responsibilities as they relate to commercial aerospace purchasing/contracting, business law and the relationships between companies and their suppliers.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of the procurement of build-to-print components which may include outside chemical processing and painting, sheet metal forming (stretch forming, hydroforming, roll forming, machining, casting, forging, welding, and composite processes.
• Strong analytical, research and negotiation skills
• Ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge base of machining technology and purchasing fundamentals.
• Basic knowledge of general business conditions in current economic climate.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings and determine required processes based on engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations regarding aviation parts and materials.
• Working knowledge and experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Experience in an ISO 9000 / AS 9100 quality system preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Certification

• APICS or CPM certification desired

Benefits

• Employees receive excellent compensation and benefits with medical, dental and vision, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays.

PRYER Aerospace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran