Strategic Buyer & Supply Planner – Aviation Tech

Pyka; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO (paid time off)

Disability & life insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Free catered lunch

Job summary

Pyka is seeking a Supply Planner/Buyer in Alameda, CA to ensure parts, assemblies, and tools are available for Production, Flight Operations, Manufacturing, and Software teams. You will optimize procurement, negotiate with vendors, and maintain data integrity across the ERP system.

You will drive sourcing strategies, RFQs, and dual-sourcing plans while collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Finance to minimize costs and maximize supply chain resilience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing/Production, Inventory, or Supply Chain, ideally with a focus on Procurement
• Experience with vendor selection and optimization
• Experience with ERP systems, especially Odoo
• Understanding of engineering BOMs and product structures
• Experience in aviation
• Extremely high attention to detail, strong multitasking and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks
• Customer oriented with strong presentation skills
• Impeccable communication skills, including speed of responsiveness and ability to clarify and condense complex information

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from timely order placement and payment to ensuring the delivery of critical parts, assemblies, and supplies for all internal teams using established payment accounts
• Act as the primary point of contact for external vendors, fostering strong working relationships and proactively communicating to resolve complex supply chain issues with internal stakeholders
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of ERP systems and master data by ensuring all critical data is consistently linked and up-to-date
• Manage supply chain impact for engineering changes, minimizing scrap/rework costs and aligning phase dates across the shop floor
• Conduct strategic market research and execute RFQs to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms
• Provide clear and regular communication to internal stakeholders on status of high-priority orders and cost changes
• Align production schedules with material availability by analyzing MRP signals, safety stock, reorder points, and EOQ
• Identify single-source vulnerabilities and establish dual-sourcing and stocking strategies

Skills

Procurement

Vendor relations

ERP experience

Odoo

Engineering BOMs

Aviation experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Odoo

Job description

Pyka is seeking a Supply Planner/Buyer in Alameda, CA to ensure parts, assemblies, and tools are available for Production, Flight Operations, Manufacturing, and Software teams. You will optimize procurement, negotiate with vendors, and maintain data integrity across the ERP system.

You will drive sourcing strategies, RFQs, and dual-sourcing plans while collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Finance to minimize costs and maximize supply chain resilience.