Senior Buyer - Raw Materials and Hardware

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs & PSUs

Healthcare in Vermont

Medical, Dental & Vision

Disability (short/long-term)

Paid parental leave

Lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies is seeking a Senior Buyer to support procurement and contract fulfillment for Raw Materials and Hardware. You will manage supplier accounts, ensure timely deliveries, and oversee cost, schedule, and technical performance of your equipment portfolio.

A strong candidate will excel in cross-functional collaboration with engineering and internal stakeholders. The role requires 5-7 years of procurement experience in aerospace, ERP fluency (Plex/Oracle/SAP/Epicor), and a meticulous,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 5-7 years procurement experience on high-dollar/aerospace projects.
• Experience with ERP systems (Plex, Oracle, SAP or Epicor).
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present data clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.
• Commitment to safety, quality in design, software development, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Generate Statements of Work (SoW).
• Lead the development of Request for Proposal (RFP) packages.
• Lead the source selection process.
• Prepare purchase orders or bid requests; enter data for all POs.
• Drive cost savings, on-time delivery, and quality metrics.
• Manage supplier performance throughout contract lifecycle.
• Act as commercial authority and sign agreements as delegated.
• Prepare communications to supply chain leads.
• Liaise between internal and external stakeholders.
• Schedule and lead Program Review Meetings.
• Perform other duties; travel 20%+.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP systems (Plex/Oracle/SAP/Epicor)

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Data presentation

Excel

Visualization tools (Grafana/Tableau)

Quality & safety focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or Supply Chain

Job description

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Buyer to support procurement and contract fulfillment supporting our Raw Materials and Hardware commodities. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and order fulfillment, management of supplier accounts to ensure timely delivery of Raw Materials and Hardware supporting aircraft and other manufactured parts. As an experienced Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of your equipment portfolio. You will build and maintain solid relationships with our supplier partners, engineering team, and other internal stakeholders within BETA. A successful candidate will be a team player with an exceptional ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Participate in the generation of Statements of Work (SoW)
• Lead the development of Request for Proposal (RFP) packages
• Lead the source selection process
• Preparing purchase orders or bid requests; entering data of all purchase orders
• Implement cost savings efforts, drive on time delivery and quality of product metrics.
• Manage supplier performance throughout the lifecycle of the contract
• Act as commercial authority on behalf of the company, signing agreements as delegated.
• Prepare formal communication to supply chain leads
• Act as the liaison between internal and external stakeholders
• Schedule and lead Program Review Meetings
• Performing other duties as assigned
• 20%+ travel minimum

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or the equivalent in work experience.
• 5-7 years of procurement experience managing high dollar projects or complex aerospace projects.
• Experience and confidence within an ERP system. Immersion using Plex, Oracle, SAP, or Epicor systems will provide a proper base for success
• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in preparing presentation materials and data sets.
• Day to day use of Microsoft Suite including Excel, Slack, 3DX, Grafana or Tableau
• Passion for safety through quality in both design, software development, and manufacturing

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• PMP Certification or other project management experience
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace certification requirements

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$80,000 — $95,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.