Senior Buyer, Aerospace & Defense

Mason; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and planning across our aerospace and defense product lines. You will work with production and engineering to optimize inventory, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities include driving MRP accuracy, evaluating quotes, and planning material requirements to support schedules. This role requires meticulous planning and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain.
• Experience supporting contract reviews and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.
• Define purchase requirements, planning, schedule and monitor movement of materials, goods and services throughout the product life cycle.
• Built and maintained strong vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.
• Conducted price, terms, and lead-time negotiations with suppliers to optimize purchasing decisions.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications when preparing RFQ packages to ensure supplier clarity and alignment.
• Run and monitor MRP and Open Order Reports weekly to ensure timely deliveries, assess and communicate delays and production needs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent years of directly related experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (INFOR-LN preferred)

Job description

Mason is seeking a Buyer to support procurement and planning across our aerospace and defense product lines. You will work with production and engineering to optimize inventory, negotiate with suppliers, and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities include driving MRP accuracy, evaluating quotes, and planning material requirements to support schedules. This role requires meticulous planning and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.