Buyer

BrainWorks has been retained by a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer seeking to add a Buyer to their team in NW Georgia. This is a high-impact role supporting a manufacturing environment where procurement plays a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, cost control, and operational performance. The position offers a blend of strategic sourcing and hands‑on execution, with strong cross‑functional exposure across operations, inventory, and finance. What You Will Be Doing: Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract terms Drive cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives while maintaining quality and delivery standards Take requisitions through full cycle to purchase order execution, ensuring accuracy and alignment with demand Actively manage and communicate with the supply base, keeping orders moving and ensuring on‑time delivery Navigate sourcing challenges and supply constraints to maintain production continuity Evaluate and onboard suppliers; monitor performance on cost, quality, and delivery Partner closely with operations, inventory, and accounting to ensure material availability and budget alignment Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for new suppliers or improved sourcing strategies What We’re Looking For: 1+ years of strategic sourcing experience for direct materials (composites experience is a strong plus) Experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense a plus) Familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills US Citizen (required) Location & Travel: Based in NW Georgia (~40 miles northwest of Atlanta) Relocation support available Up to 10% travel across North America (suppliers and other sites) Onsite Monday–Friday with every other Friday off #J-18808-Ljbffr BrainWorks