Senior Buyer (Electronics)

Canyon AeroConnect; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon AeroConnect is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement strategy, supplier development, and on‑time delivery for critical aviation systems. The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier qualification, and contract administration while ensuring quality and compliance across the supply base.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage long‑term contracts, and drive process improvements in a fast‑paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) and 6 years of related experience, aerospace/defense preferred.
• APICS CPIM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials, services, and supplies to support MRP requirements.
• Select, qualify, negotiate with suppliers under supervisor guidance.
• Interface with internal departments to ensure timely requirements.
• Analyze quotations, select suppliers, interview vendors.
• Negotiate prices and terms; resolve bid irregularities.
• Obtain competitive proposals and ensure terms/clauses are included.
• Manage long‑term contracts and potential subcontracts with special provisions.
• Support OTTP through supplier performance to 100% on-time delivery and quality.
• Comply with SHE policies and Code of Business Conduct.

Skills

ERP systems

MS Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Communication

Analytical skills

Data entry

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

APICS CPIM

Tools

MRP software

Job description

SENIOR BUYER

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. US Person includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

About the Company

At Canyon AeroConnect, Every Mission Matters. We design and manufacture mission-critical aircraft communication, navigation, and audio systems that help keep people safe, connected, and equipped to succeed when it matters most. From air ambulance and search and rescue to law enforcement, military, and other specialized aviation missions, our products are trusted in demanding environments around the world.

At Canyon, we’re just as focused on developing our people as we are our products. We believe strong businesses are built by great people at every level, and we are committed to developing talent from within and creating meaningful opportunities for career growth.

We value people who take pride in what they do and can be counted on to deliver. That includes those who bring consistency and excellence to the work that keeps our business running every day, as well as those with an entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy solving problems, improving how we work, and taking on new challenges.

Whether you want to become exceptional at what you do, broaden your skills, or grow into greater responsibility and leadership, we want Canyon to be a place where you can build a meaningful career and see the impact of your work.

Role purpose (position scope):

The Senior Buyer is responsible for procurement strategy, vendor relationship management, and order execution for an assigned commodity segment. This role focuses on strategic supplier development, cost reduction initiatives, and ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance.

Must be able to meet all minimum standards within 90 days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement of materials, services, and supplies in support of MRP requirements. Processing RMAs for discrepant material.

• Participates in selection, qualification, negotiation using supplier management skills under guidance of Supervisor.
• Interface with internal departments to ensure timely processing of requirements/requests in support of the business needs.
• Performs purchasing functions including analyzing quotations received and selecting or recommending suppliers and interviews with prospective vendors.
• Interact with vendors and inter-department customers throughout the purchasing and selling process; resolve bid irregularities, perform price and cost analysis, negotiate prices and terms.
• Obtain competitive sealed proposals, qualifications-based proposals, bids and quotations, ensuring all required terms and conditions, contractual provisions and clauses required are included in procurement.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice differences with suppliers, as to wrong deliveries, payments, invoices, credits, payment terms, and duplicate billings. Prepare contract modifications.
• Administer long‑term contracts, which may or may not involve subcontracts with special provisions that may be changed and renegotiated throughout the duration of the contract.
• Special purchasing related projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager or Purchasing Supervisor.
• Supporting 100% Customer On Time To Promise (OTTP) through managing assigned supplier performance to 100% On‑time Delivery (OTD) and quality.

• Comply and uphold Canyon AeroConnect SHE policies and standards.
• Comply with the Canyon AeroConnect Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Core Competencies:

• Working knowledge of ERP systems - MRP / Purchasing focus
• Proficiency with personal computers and software packages, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of automated purchasing operations including data input into system
• A desire to take pride in delivered results and have fun doing it

Level III Senior (Career Level)

• KNOWLEDGE - Mastery‑level expertise in procurement strategy, vendor management, and supply chain operations. Demonstrates deep understanding of industry practices, market dynamics, and supplier capabilities.
• JOB COMPLEXITY - Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity, where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• DISCRETION/LATITTUDE - Works under only general direction. Participates in determining objectives of assignment. Establishes work prioritization and arranges own activities in accomplishing objectives. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion to ensure that objectives have been met. May assist in orienting and training lower‑level employees in completing work assignments.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Bachelor’s Degree (or the equivalent combination of education and experience) and 6 years of related experience (aerospace and/or defense preferred); APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Certification - CPIM) preferred

Key Measures and Milestones:

• Supplier Performance - On‑Time Delivery (OTD) and Quality
• Inventory Turns
• Executing MRP action messages
• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Shortages - number / revenue impact
• On Time To Promise (OTTP)
• Annual Savings Target (cost reduction)

Direct Reports:

No direct reports

Physical Demands:

• Tasks involve light physical effort in sedentary to light work; may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects or materials (5 - 10 lbs.)
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station
• Travel 20-30% (international travel possible)

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Office setting; reasonably quiet and has temperature control systems

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job function, duty and responsibility. Duties may increase, decrease and/or change as deemed necessary to support the department operations.