Senior Buyer - Aerospace & Defense

Mohr-Talent; Caledonia (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Stable, growing company

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and procurement for a regulated aerospace/defense supply chain in Caledonia, MS. This in-person role emphasizes supplier qualification, cost optimization, and on-time delivery.

You will negotiate contracts, manage RFQs/POs, optimize inventory, and ensure ITAR/DFARS/FAR compliance while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Production to keep material flowing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master's a plus.
• 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Strong working knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, and FAR.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills with regulated or high-spec suppliers.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP or Oracle preferred.
• APICS or ISM certification (CPSM or CPIM) highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and qualify suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and delivery reliability.
• Develop sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and risk across materials, components, sub-assemblies, and design-to-spec items.
• Negotiate contracts and terms that secure favorable cost, quality, and lead-time outcomes.
• Manage end-to-end procurement including RFQs, PO generation, and order tracking.
• Optimize inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production to keep material flowing on time.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ITAR, DFARS, FAR and other industry regulations.
• Manage import/export compliance in coordination with logistics teams.
• Mentor junior buyers and drive continuous improvement across the purchasing function.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Supplier qualification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

Master's degree a plus

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

Senior Buyer - Aerospace & Defense
Caledonia, MS | In-Person | $90,000 - $110,000 /yr | Full-Time

A well established and growing aerospace and defense manufacturer with a team that cares about their people is hiring a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and procurement for a highly regulated, high-specification supply chain.

What You'll Do:

• Identify, assess, and qualify suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and delivery reliability
• Develop sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and risk across materials, components, sub-assemblies, and design-to-spec items
• Negotiate contracts and terms that secure favorable cost, quality, and lead-time outcomes
• Manage end-to-end procurement including RFQs, PO generation, and order tracking
• Optimize inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing excess and obsolescence
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Production to keep material flowing on time
• Ensure procurement activities comply with ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and other industry regulations
• Manage import/export compliance in coordination with logistics teams
• Mentor junior buyers and drive continuous improvement across the purchasing function

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, Master's a plus
• 5+ years of procurement experience, preferably in aerospace or defense
• Strong working knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, and FAR
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills with regulated or high-spec suppliers
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, SAP or Oracle preferred
• APICS or ISM certification (CPSM or CPIM) highly desirable

What's In It For You:

• Full benefits package
• A stable, growing company with long-term career potential
• A collaborative team culture that values its people

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]

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Published: 10/15/2026

Type: Direct Hire

Location: Caledonia, Mississippi

Category: Procurement / Purchasing

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