Senior Buyer; Electronics

SENIOR BUYER

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. US Person includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

At Canyon Aero Connect, Every Mission Matters. We design and manufacture mission-critical aircraft communication, navigation, and audio systems that help keep people safe, connected, and equipped to succeed when it matters most. From air ambulance and search and rescue to law enforcement, military, and other specialized aviation missions, our products are trusted in demanding environments around the world.

At Canyon, we’re just as focused on developing our people as we are our products. We believe strong businesses are built by great people at every level, and we are committed to developing talent from within and creating meaningful opportunities for career growth.

We value people who take pride in what they do and can be counted on to deliver. That includes those who bring consistency and excellence to the work that keeps our business running every day, as well as those with an entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy solving problems, improving how we work, and taking on new challenges.

Whether you want to become exceptional at what you do, broaden your skills, or grow into greater responsibility and leadership, we want Canyon to be a place where you can build a meaningful career and see the impact of your work.

The Senior Buyer is responsible for procurement strategy, vendor relationship management, and order execution for an assigned commodity segment. This role focuses on strategic supplier development, cost reduction initiatives, and ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance.

Must be able to meet all minimum standards within 90 days.

• Responsible for procurement of materials, services, and supplies in support of MRP requirements. Processing RMAs for discrepant material.

• Participates in selection, qualification, negotiation using supplier management skills under guidance of Supervisor.
• Interface with internal departments to ensure timely processing of requirements/requests in support of the business needs.
• Performs purchasing functions including analyzing quotations received and selecting or recommending suppliers and interviews with prospective vendors.
• Interact with vendors and inter-department customers throughout the purchasing and selling process; resolve bid irregularities, perform price and cost analysis, negotiate prices and terms.
• Obtain competitive sealed proposals, qualifications-based proposals, bids and quotations, ensuring all required terms and conditions, contractual provisions and clauses required are included in procurement.
• Resolve purchase order and invoice differences with suppliers, as to wrong deliveries, payments, invoices, credits, payment terms, and duplicate billings. Prepare contract modifications.
• Administer long‑term contracts, which may or may not involve subcontracts with special provisions that may be changed and renegotiated throughout the duration of the contract.
• Special purchasing related projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager or Purchasing Supervisor.
• Supporting 100% Customer On Time To Promise (OTTP) through managing assigned supplier performance to 100% On‑time Delivery (OTD) and quality.

• Comply and uphold Canyon Aero Connect SHE policies and standards.
• Comply with the Canyon Aero Connect Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems - MRP / Purchasing focus
• Proficiency with personal computers and software packages, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of automated purchasing operations including data input into system
• A desire to take pride in…