Strategic Aerospace Buyer & Supplier Growth

Arrowhead Products; Los Alamitos (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arrowhead Products is seeking an experienced Sr. Buyer to procure materials and sub-assemblies for aerospace manufacturing. You will negotiate with suppliers, develop sources, and manage supplier performance to meet delivery, cost, and quality targets.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing or aerospace, with a strong eye for cost reduction and experience with ERP/MRP systems. Candidates should be proficient negotiators capable of handling complex supplier agreements.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Manufacturing or Aerospace facility.
• Working knowledge of commodities purchased, supply sources, contracting methods and strategies.
• Data-driven, detail-oriented problem solving and project management.
• Negotiation skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• FAR/DFAR knowledge related to US government procurement.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate prices, specifications, delivery dates, award bids and place orders with suppliers.
• Prepare purchasing documentation and verify nomenclature and specifications of purchasing requisitions.
• Develop expertise on procurement of commodities related products and components that support Aerospace requirements.
• Implement continuous replenishment strategies with assigned suppliers.
• Execute supplier rationalization plans and support transition to existing and/or new suppliers.
• Support negotiation and execution of commercial agreements to reach lowest total cost including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations.
• Update and maintain purchase orders in MRP system for changes in design and delivery requirements.
• Balance demand with supplier capabilities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased parts.
• Analyze data and prepare supplier performance reports and cost analyses.
• Work with vendors for improved delivery, quality, lead time, and price performance.

Conocimientos

Procurement

Negotiation

Data analysis

ERP software

Supplier management

FAR/DFAR

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Herramientas

ERP software

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Arrowhead Products is seeking an experienced Sr. Buyer to procure materials and sub-assemblies for aerospace manufacturing. You will negotiate with suppliers, develop sources, and manage supplier performance to meet delivery, cost, and quality targets.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing or aerospace, with a strong eye for cost reduction and experience with ERP/MRP systems. Candidates should be proficient negotiators capable of handling complex supplier agreements.