Tech Purchasing Lead: Supplier Negotiations & Cost Reduction

Cessna Aircraft Company; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company is seeking a Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing to manage supplier negotiations, quote packages, and sourcing strategy from RFQ to award. You will interact with AME/MS teams and external suppliers to ensure alignment with Kautex standards and on-time quote submissions.

The role requires strong drawing interpretation, cross-functional leadership, and travel to North American plants and suppliers. Prior automotive or aerospace experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading meetings with suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience interfacing with supplier/manufacturing tooling and machines.

Responsibilities

• Receive SOWs from AME/MS teams and prepare RFQ packages.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure alignment with standards and on-time quote submission.
• Lead supplier negotiations using should-cost analysis and benchmarking tools.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations for approval by Director or Sourcing Committee.
• Notify stakeholders and initiate project kickoff with AME after approval.
• Approve requisitions in Ariba with key commercial terms.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Reading drawings

Ariba/SAP

MS Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Supply Chain degree

Tools

SAP/Ariba

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Cessna Aircraft Company is seeking a Sr Specialist Tech Purchasing to manage supplier negotiations, quote packages, and sourcing strategy from RFQ to award. You will interact with AME/MS teams and external suppliers to ensure alignment with Kautex standards and on-time quote submissions.

The role requires strong drawing interpretation, cross-functional leadership, and travel to North American plants and suppliers. Prior automotive or aerospace experience is a plus.