Senior Buyer, Aerospace & Defense – Strategic Sourcing

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

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.