Senior Buyer - Aerospace & Defense, Onsite Phoenix

Cmi-Group-Aerospace-; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr. Buyer for aerospace and defense manufacturing. This on-site role drives supplier material delivery, plans purchase orders, and escalates gaps to ensure on-time materials in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years of manufacturing procurement experience, with strong Excel skills, ERP/MRP knowledge, and excellent communication to coordinate with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or similar technical discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing procurement experience.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs unassisted.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier material delivery in line with customer requirements.
• Plan, schedule and administer purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Escalate within supplier and company to address demand-supply gaps.
• Develop supplier relationships and drive performance; track OTTR, PO acknowledgment, forecast alignment.
• Act as intermediary between vendors and internal customers to resolve fabrication, cost and schedule issues.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Vendor management

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP/MPS

Job description

CMI Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr. Buyer for aerospace and defense manufacturing. This on-site role drives supplier material delivery, plans purchase orders, and escalates gaps to ensure on-time materials in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years of manufacturing procurement experience, with strong Excel skills, ERP/MRP knowledge, and excellent communication to coordinate with internal teams and suppliers.