Strategic Aerospace Buyer & Cost Analyst

Saft America, Inc.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

7% 401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term Disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee referral award

Job summary

Saft America, Inc. seeks a Buyer to work under the Purchasing Manager, ensuring compliance with policies and laws while sourcing quality conforming materials with competitive pricing and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier negotiation, and collaboration with Production Control, Engineering, Accounting, and Quality. ERP experience (MfgPro/QAD/MQ1) and advanced Excel skills are required; a Business/Supply Chain degree or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
• 5+ years in manufacturing purchasing; aerospace/defense background preferred.
• Experience with ERP tools and advanced Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct price/cost analysis to obtain the most favorable purchase; lead non-inventory items.
• Secure and analyze quotations; negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate quality matters and engineering changes between company and suppliers; cross-functional liaison.
• Create reports for cost savings on non-production items as requested.
• Source supplies and negotiate vendor contracts to reduce total cost and improve delivery.
• Maintain records of goods and materials ordered within the ERP system.
• Compare deliveries with purchase orders and follow up with vendors for discrepancies.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Excel expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MfgPro

QAD

MQ1

Job description

Saft America, Inc. seeks a Buyer to work under the Purchasing Manager, ensuring compliance with policies and laws while sourcing quality conforming materials with competitive pricing and timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier negotiation, and collaboration with Production Control, Engineering, Accounting, and Quality. ERP experience (MfgPro/QAD/MQ1) and advanced Excel skills are required; a Business/Supply Chain degree or equivalent is preferred.