Senior Buyer - Aerospace Procurement & Supplier Performance

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr. Buyer to drive supplier material delivery, plan and administer purchase orders, issue RFQs, and resolve supply gaps to support aerospace manufacturing on a tight schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business, 5+ years of manufacturing procurement experience, and the ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Strong Excel, ERP/MRP skills, and excellent communication are essential in a fast-paced, on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or similar technical discipline.
• 5+ years of prior manufacturing procurement experience.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier material delivery in line with key customer requirements.
• Plans, schedules, and administers purchase orders to ensure material is delivered on time.
• Escalates within supplier and CMI for demand-supply gaps.
• Capable of sending out RFQ’s and evaluating supplier quotes
• Track multiple procurements by supplier and manage supplier improvement
• Develop supplier relationships and drive supplier performance.
• Drive key metrics including supplier OTTR, PO acknowledgment, forecast alignment, past due, and decommits.
• Demonstrates an active commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery and Lead Time.
• Follow-up with suppliers. Acts as intermediary between vendors and internal customers to resolve fabrication, cost and schedule issues, to satisfy customers

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or similar technical discipline

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/MRP/MPS systems

Job description

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr. Buyer to drive supplier material delivery, plan and administer purchase orders, issue RFQs, and resolve supply gaps to support aerospace manufacturing on a tight schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business, 5+ years of manufacturing procurement experience, and the ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Strong Excel, ERP/MRP skills, and excellent communication are essential in a fast-paced, on-site