Strategic Aerospace & Defense Buyer

Techneeds LLC; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Techneeds LLC seeks a Manufacturing Buyer with aerospace and military experience to source critical materials, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced production environment.

You will lead price negotiations, review supplier performance, and drive cost reductions while collaborating with operations, quality, and sourcing teams to meet stringent regulatory and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Buyer experience in aerospace, military, or highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to quote, negotiate, and purchase inventory and materials supporting engineering and production needs.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier quality issues, and cost analysis.
• Experience managing complex purchase orders, agreements, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision, and collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and sourcing teams.
• Knowledge of supply chain management tools and market trend assessment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase critical materials and components for manufacturing operations to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage purchase orders and negotiate prices with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and optimize procurement strategies to reduce cost and improve reliability.

Skills

Aerospace procurement

Military procurement

Purchase order management

Negotiation

Supply chain software

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Techneeds LLC seeks a Manufacturing Buyer with aerospace and military experience to source critical materials, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery in a fast-paced production environment.

You will lead price negotiations, review supplier performance, and drive cost reductions while collaborating with operations, quality, and sourcing teams to meet stringent regulatory and quality standards.