Senior Strategic Buyer (Aerospace)

Hired; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) retirement plan with company-mx

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Honda Aircraft Company, LLC in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Senior Strategic Buyer to lead sourcing strategies and high-value subcontract negotiations for aircraft manufacturing. You will guide supplier performance management and ensure compliance with FAA and AS9100 standards while collaborating with engineering, quality, and production planning teams to address supply constraints.

The role emphasizes vendor relationship management, complex negotiations, and delivering cost savings through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or Engineering.
• 8+ years of strategic procurement, subcontract administration, or sourcing experience in aviation/aerospace.
• In-depth expertise in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost breakdown analysis.
• Familiarity with FAA aviation manufacturing regulations, AS9100 quality standards, and ERP procurement systems.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical reasoning, and stakeholder communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive RFQ/RFP processes, evaluating technical capabilities and commercial proposals for aerospace systems.
• Negotiate complex long-term supply agreements, pricing structures, and terms to drive cost savings and mitigate risk.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of airframe components, avionics, and specialized aerospace materials.
• Maintain fully compliant procurement documentation and audit trails adhering to FAA, federal, and company standards.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and production planning teams to address supply constraints and expedite deliveries.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance management

FAA/AS9100 knowledge

ERP procurement systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or Engineering

Tools

ERP procurement systems

Job description

• Job Title: Senior Strategic Buyer (Aerospace)
• Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

Honda Aircraft Company, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Buyer in Greensboro, NC. In this critical aerospace procurement role, you will lead sourcing strategies, high-value subcontract negotiations, and supplier performance management to support advanced HondaJet aircraft manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead competitive RFQ/RFP processes, evaluating technical capabilities and commercial proposals for aerospace systems.
• Negotiate complex long-term supply agreements, pricing structures, and terms to drive cost savings and mitigate risk.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of airframe components, avionics, and specialized aerospace materials.
• Maintain fully compliant procurement documentation and audit trails adhering to FAA, federal, and company standards.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and production planning teams to address supply constraints and expedite deliveries.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or Engineering.
• 8+ years of strategic procurement, subcontract administration, or sourcing experience in aviation/aerospace.
• In-depth expertise in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost breakdown analysis.
• Familiarity with FAA aviation manufacturing regulations, AS9100 quality standards, and ERP procurement systems.
• Exceptional negotiation, analytical reasoning, and stakeholder communication capabilities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with regional performance bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching.
• Paid time off, corporate holidays, and aerospace career development opportunities.