Strategic Buyer

Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Management
  • Provide input on supplier scorecards and corrective action follow up.
  • Escalate risks and shortages promptly to Commodity Manager.
  • Partner with Commodity Manager to monitor supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance.
• Operational Execution
  • Place and manage purchase orders for assigned commodity suppliers.
  • Maintain ERP data integrity (lead times, pricing, order quantities).
  • Work with suppliers to confirm orders, track deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support RFQ's, supplier selection support, cost analysis, simple contract negotiation.
  • Support ERP/materials planning processes by maintaining accurate lead times, pricing, and supplier master data.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field.
• 2-5 years of procurement experience (aerospace & defense, manufacturing required).
• Strong ERP/MRP system skills.
• Negotiation and supplier communication experience.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP) a plus.
• Understanding of commodity cost drivers and supply base dynamics.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.
• Travel up to 25%.

• Supplier Communication & Relationship Management – effective daily supplier interface.
• Commodity Knowledge – understands cost drivers, supplier capacity, and constraints.
• Negotiation Skills – ability to drive tactical cost savings and favorable terms.
• Cross Functional Collaboration – works effectively with Quality, Engineering and Program Teams.
• Execution Discipline – ensures accuracy and timeliness in PO Management.

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 85,.

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.

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