Site Buyer – Aerospace Procurement & Supplier Excellence

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Buyer (Site) to manage local supplier relationships and non-strategic sourcing at a designated manufacturing site in Alabama. You will source materials, evaluate bids, and ensure alignment with commodity strategies while driving cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and data-analysis skills, with at least two years in supply chain or procurement, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in Supply Chain/Procurement/Purchasing.
• 1+ year in Buyer or similar role.
• Experience supporting supplier relationships and sourcing activities.
• Experience purchasing direct materials in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Execute local sourcing activities per approved commodity strategies.
• Support supplier selection (RFQ/RFP) and use e-sourcing tools.
• Implement and support supplier agreements within area.
• Manage purchasing to achieve cost, quality, delivery objectives.
• Negotiate and manage procurement arrangements and transitions.
• Coordinate supplier transfers including First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues.
• Serve as escalation point for supplier-related concerns.
• Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as procurement interface between site ops, programs, and commodity management.
• Report procurement activity and participate in site reviews.
• Maintain procurement data integrity (BOMs, records, contracts).
• Ensure supplier receipt of pricing updates and demand forecasts.
• Assess supplier risk and monitor financial risk.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering/Operations

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Buyer (Site) to manage local supplier relationships and non-strategic sourcing at a designated manufacturing site in Alabama. You will source materials, evaluate bids, and ensure alignment with commodity strategies while driving cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and data-analysis skills, with at least two years in supply chain or procurement, and US work authorization.