Senior Buyer: CNC Machined Parts & Assemblies - A&D
Castelion Corporation
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Job summary
Castelion Corporation is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for CNC machined parts and assemblies in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to secure capable suppliers, execute competitive strategies, and ensure material availability for rapid development, qualification, testing, and production.
The ideal candidate brings deep CNC machining knowledge, material understanding, GD&T proficiency, and a track record of
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years in purchasing or strategic sourcing in aerospace/defense.
- Experience sourcing CNC machined parts and assemblies.
- Ability to read drawings, GD&T, and BOMs.
- Experience with RFQs, supplier negotiations, and POs.
- U.S. Government security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Responsibilities
- Source, qualify, and manage CNC machined parts suppliers.
- Translate drawings and specs into sourcing strategies.
- Develop supplier strategies balancing cost, lead time, quality.
- Lead RFQs and evaluate quotes, should-cost, setup charges.
- Negotiate terms, warranties, IP protections in POs and MSAs.
- Own PO execution and supplier follow-through.
- Support DFM/DSN reviews early in NPI.
- Resolve nonconformances with Supplier Quality Engineering.
- Monitor supplier performance and report to leadership.
- Travel to Torrance, CA and Allen, TX as needed.
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Job description
Castelion Corporation is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing for CNC machined parts and assemblies in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to secure capable suppliers, execute competitive strategies, and ensure material availability for rapid development, qualification, testing, and production.
The ideal candidate brings deep CNC machining knowledge, material understanding, GD&T proficiency, and a track record of
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