Buyer: Aerospace
$80,000–$110,000 year
On-siteFraser, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Manage the aerospace supplier base and negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, lead times, and supplier agreements. Conduct supplier visits to evaluate capacity, performance, and delivery while maintaining strong relationships. Review and manage Bills of Materials and monitor long lead-time materials to proactively address supply issues. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure materials support production schedules and identify supply chain risks related to changing requirements. Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within ERP systems. Support strategic sourcing and supplier development initiatives. This role supports high-mix, low-volume aerospace production programs within a team of three buyers.
Required Qualifications
- Previous aerospace purchasing/buying experience
- Experience managing high-mix, low-volume production requirements
- Extensive BOM experience
- Experience managing long lead times and variable production requirements
- Comfortable leading supplier negotiations
- Willingness and ability to conduct supplier visits
- Experience managing long-term supplier contracts
- Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers, priorities, and changing requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Composite manufacturing/material experience
- ERP experience
- Epicor
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