Senior Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to join a fast-growing Defense company that powers the United States most advanced drones and interceptors?

About Us : PBS Aerospace is a rapidly growing designer and manufacturer of world-class small turbojet engines. These engines provide superior power-to-weight ratios with low fuel consumption making them the preferred choice for the most advanced US Department of Defense drone, interceptor, and missile systems. Our TJ40 and TJ80 turbojet engines power the munitions at the center of the U.S. defense strategy as advanced drones and interceptors dominate the modern battlefields.

We are rapidly expanding our facilities, standing up automation, co-locating our supply chain, and building the workforce that will carry this company into the next decade. Located in the heart of Georgia's aerospace corridor, PBS Aerospace is experiencing significant growth as we expand our manufacturing, design engineering, and operational capabilities. This growth creates exciting opportunities for talented professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while working alongside some of the industry's brightest minds.

If enjoy working with a small and fast-moving team on the world's most cutting-edge aerospace systems, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Buyer to join our team in the aerospace industry, focusing on turbojet engine manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for direct and indirect material procurement responsibilities to ensure on time delivery of components required for manufacture and assembly of our products. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional critical thinking skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase Order Management: Responsible for the direct material procurement process including planning, placement of purchase orders, and expediting purchase orders. Maintain current delivery dates on all purchase orders.
• Indirect Procurement: Responsible for purchase order placement of purchase requisitions which include component repairs, balance of plant, Engineering Services, NRE, tooling, etc.
• Scheduling: Component scheduling to support fulfillment and inventory requirements. Experience in purchasing hardware with 6+ month lead time.
• Supplier Management: Develop and manage assigned supplier relationships.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, and manufacturing, to address quality concerns and drive improvements.
• Customer Satisfaction: Strong customer satisfaction mindset with ability to enhance internal/external customer relationships.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of sourcing and procurement processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 7+ years of applicable professional experience in procurement.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in an aerospace or turbine/engine manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with business processes related to sourcing and purchase order management.
• Direct experience with ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Initiative-taker with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Due to the nature of PBS Aerospace’s business as a defense contractor, this position is limited to U.S. citizens, as defined under applicable federal regulations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Conduct Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

PBS Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [protected class] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We adhere to these commitments in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and discipline.