Senior Buyer – Electronics, Printed Wiring Boards & Machined Parts

About Innovative Aerosystems

Innovative Aerosystems (IA) is a diversified international avionics supplier serving civil, military, business, and commercial aviation markets and operators. IA manufactures a broad range of aviation products, including RVSM-compliant Air Data Systems, Flat Panel Display Systems, Fuel Quantity and Flow Measurement Systems, and Engine Hydraulic Displays.

Innovative Aerosystems offers excellent career opportunities for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, technically driven manufacturing environment and have the initiative to contribute directly to the success of the organization. We seek committed professionals interested in joining a talented team involved in all aspects of the business, from product development and engineering through manufacturing, procurement, customer delivery, and installation.

IA takes pride in the quality and reliability of its products, its commitment to customers, and its employees who help shape the IA culture.

Innovative Aerosystems is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support the procurement of complex electronic and mechanical components used in the design and manufacture of aerospace and defense avionics systems.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing assigned suppliers, negotiating pricing and commercial terms, placing and administering purchase orders, maintaining material availability, and supporting the company's production and new product development requirements.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated procurement experience within an aerospace, defense, electronics, avionics, or high-reliability manufacturing environment, with specific experience purchasing printed wiring boards (PWBs/PCBs), circuit card assemblies (CCAs), electronic components, fabricated parts, and precision machined components.

This position requires an individual who can read and interpret engineering documentation, understand bills of material and technical specifications, work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing, and effectively manage suppliers to meet cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.

The Senior Buyer will serve as a key link between IA's Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Supply Chain organizations and the company's external supplier base.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for assigned commodities.
• Source and procure printed wiring boards (PWBs/PCBs), circuit card assemblies (CCAs), electronic components, semiconductors, connectors, cable assemblies, machined components, fabricated parts, and other aerospace components.
• Review material requirements, MRP recommendations, purchase requisitions, bills of material, and production schedules to determine purchasing requirements.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and established procurement strategies.
• Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect drawing revisions, specifications, quality requirements, delivery requirements, terms and conditions, and other applicable contractual requirements.
• Obtain competitive quotations and conduct supplier price evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, minimum order quantities, tooling, freight, and other commercial requirements.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, volume leverage, and value engineering.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships while holding suppliers accountable for performance.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and commodity management activities.
• Assist with supplier selection, qualification, development, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of purchasing/buying experience, preferably within aerospace, defense, avionics, electronics, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience purchasing printed wiring boards (PWBs/PCBs), CCAs, electronic…