Strategic Aerospace Buyer | MRP-Driven Sourcing

SYPRIS ELECTRONICS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Sypris Electronics is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement of materials and components for manufacturing. You will interpret MRP outputs, place orders, and adjust delivery plans to maintain optimal inventory levels while meeting cost and quality targets.

Key responsibilities include supplier selection, policy compliance (FAR/DFARS), and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Industry experience in aerospace, defense, or electronics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with purchasing, MRP, and ERP systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, and blueprints.
• Strong MS Office skills and data analysis.
• Experience in aerospace/defense or electronics manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services via purchase orders to support manufacturing operations.
• Interpret and execute MRP requirements to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Source materials from suppliers meeting cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Ensure supplier documentation and quality compliance.
• Improve responsiveness to MRP changes and prevent shortages.
• Maintain supplier base and provide performance metrics via scorecards.
• Collaborate with management on supplier acquisition strategies.
• Comply with FAR/DFARS and internal procurement policies.

Skills

Procurement

MRP/ERP

Supply chain

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business

Job description

Sypris Electronics is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement of materials and components for manufacturing. You will interpret MRP outputs, place orders, and adjust delivery plans to maintain optimal inventory levels while meeting cost and quality targets.

Key responsibilities include supplier selection, policy compliance (FAR/DFARS), and collaboration with cross‑functional teams. Industry experience in aerospace, defense, or electronics is preferred.