Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Roboticsconnected; Moorpark (CA); Presencial; USD 111.000 - 189.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Descripción de la vacante

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement of services, supplies, and equipment. You will analyze requisitions, coordinate with manufacturing, planning, and engineering to source inventory cost-effectively and timely.

Responsibilities include processing purchase orders and quotes, negotiating terms, and coordinating with finance to resolve discrepancies. Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and supplier relations is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting or APICS/ISM certification is required.
• Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals required.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors cost, schedule and scope of subcontracts and negotiates terms and pricing.
• Develops new supply sources to maintain competitiveness and quality.
• Maintains supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and cost reduction.
• Writes RFQ/RFP packages and works with Finance on discrepancies.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Accounting

APICS/ISM certification

Herramientas

MRP/ERP systems

Oracle experience

Descripción del empleo

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement of services, supplies, and equipment. You will analyze requisitions, coordinate with manufacturing, planning, and engineering to source inventory cost-effectively and timely.

Responsibilities include processing purchase orders and quotes, negotiating terms, and coordinating with finance to resolve discrepancies. Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and supplier relations is essential.