Senior Buyer - Tooling and Capital Equipment

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight lessons

Onsite healthcare

Lunch provided

Job summary

BETA Technologies in Vermont is seeking a Senior Buyer to support procurement and contract fulfillment for capital equipment and tooling. You will source and manage orders, maintain supplier accounts, and ensure timely delivery while balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

You will build strong relationships with suppliers, engineering, and internal stakeholders, driving cost savings and on-time delivery across aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain, or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years of procurement experience managing high dollar projects or complex aerospace projects.
• Experience and confidence with an ERP system; immersion using Plex, Oracle, SAP, or Epicor is preferred.
• Analytical mind with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency 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 design, software development, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the generation of 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 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Minimum 20% travel required.

Skills

Procurement

ERP systems

Analytical mind

Communication

Excel

Slack

3DX

Grafana

Tableau

Plex

Oracle

SAP

Epicor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About BETA Technologies

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. We foster an inclusive culture where each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Buyer to support procurement and contract fulfillment for our Capital Equipment and Tooling commodities. In this role, you will source and manage orders, maintain supplier accounts, and ensure timely delivery of capital equipment and tooling supporting aircraft and other manufactured parts. You will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of your equipment portfolio and build strong relationships with suppliers, engineering, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the generation of 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 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
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Minimum 20% travel required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain, or equivalent work experience
• 5-7 years of procurement experience managing high dollar projects or complex aerospace projects
• Experience and confidence with an ERP system; immersion using Plex, Oracle, SAP, or Epicor is preferred
• Analytical mind with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency 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 design, software development, and manufacturing

Preferred 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.

Compensation

$70,000 - $90,000 USD

Benefits & Total Compensation

BETA offers a comprehensive Total Compensation package. The role includes Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full‑time team members. You will have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, daily lunch provided, and flight lessons as part of the experience. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 non‑discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind.

Background Check

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