Senior Buyer | Strategic Supplier Leader | Equity Eligible

Gogo; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Immediate vesting 401k plan

Paid time off and volunteer time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Gogo is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead purchasing and supplier relationships, ensuring timely material delivery for aerospace connectivity innovations. You will support new product introductions, work with Engineering, Production, Quality, and suppliers, and drive material readiness for programs and launches.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in purchasing within electronics/aerospace/defense manufacturing, strong BOM/ECO experience, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5-7 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within electronics, aviation, aerospace, defense, or related manufacturing industries
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and procurement activities
• Experience with revision-controlled parts and product lifecycle management within regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOMs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and change implementation processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience leveraging data for decision‑making and performance tracking

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and operational objectives are achieved
• Lead sourcing activities by issuing RFQs, negotiating pricing and commercial terms, and placing purchase orders to support business requirements
• Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and suppliers to ensure materials and documentation are available to meet project and production schedules
• Manage material readiness efforts for new product introductions and support smooth transitions into production
• Coordinate vendor onboarding activities for approved vendor list (AVL) suppliers
• Create and maintain clear-to-build reports, identify material shortages, and elevate risks as needed
• Manage Engineering Change Order (ECO) implementation across purchase orders and supplier commitments
• Monitor supplier deliveries and proactively communicate risks to stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency
• Contribute to supply chain initiatives and special projects that support broader organizational goals

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Procurement

ECO familiarity

BOM knowledge

Excel analytics

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain / Engineering / Business

Tools

ERP / MRP / PLM

Excel

Job description

Gogo is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead purchasing and supplier relationships, ensuring timely material delivery for aerospace connectivity innovations. You will support new product introductions, work with Engineering, Production, Quality, and suppliers, and drive material readiness for programs and launches.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in purchasing within electronics/aerospace/defense manufacturing, strong BOM/ECO experience, and advanced Excel skills.