Buyer- Aerospace

Summary Join Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Heroux-Devtek company, as a Buyer supporting mission‑critical aerospace and defense programs including the B‑2 Stealth Bomber and Boeing landing gear systems. This role sits at the intersection of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and production planning, with a strong emphasis on supplier relationship ownership. The Buyer is responsible for managing a supplier portfolio of approximately $25–$30 M, owning end‑to‑end procurement of raw materials and purchased components, negotiating long‑term agreements, and ensuring uninterrupted material flow to the production floor. This role is approximately 90 % supplier management and procurement, with the remaining 10 % focused on MRP‑driven planning and production coordination. This is a high‑impact, relationship‑driven role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, low‑volume aerospace manufacturing environment, builds strong supplier partnerships, and is comfortable putting out fires while driving long‑term cost and delivery improvements. Main Responsibilities Own and manage a supplier book of approximately $25–$30 M across raw materials and purchased components Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with strategic suppliers, including regular on‑site visits and travel as needed Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and Long‑Term Agreements (LTAs) to support program stability and cost performance Lead mass RFQ events for new and recurring requirements, evaluating supplier responses on price, capability, capacity, lead time and quality Drive cost savings initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, contract renegotiation, and value engineering Manage supplier performance against established KPIs including on‑time delivery (OTD), quality, responsiveness and cost Resolve supplier issues including late deliveries, quality non‑conformances and capacity constraints; escalated appropriately Conduct supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply Material Planning & Production Coordination Read and act on MRP output to drive purchase order creation, vendor release schedules and material flow to the production floor Maintain accurate planning parameters in SAP/ERP including lead times, safety stock, reorder points and minimum order quantities Coordinate daily with production supervisors, manufacturing engineering and quality teams to align material availability with production schedules Support forecast‑driven planning in a low‑volume, high‑mix aerospace manufacturing environment Track inventory levels and drive corrective actions to prevent shortages and excess Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement Develop and present cost savings analyses, supplier scorecards and procurement performance reporting to leadership Use data analytics to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities across the supplier base Maintain accurate procurement and planning documentation to support compliance with AS9100, ITAR and customer contractual requirements Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply‑chain function Required Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of experience in a Buyer, Buyer/Planner or Strategic Sourcing role within a manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience managing a supplier book of $25 M or greater Proven track record of supplier relationship management, contract negotiation and Long‑Term Agreement (LTA) execution Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle or comparable ERP/MRP systems Experience leading mass RFQ events and conducting cost savings analysis Strong understanding of low‑volume, forecast‑driven production environments Experience managing supplier performance through KPIs (OTD, quality, cost) Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required (estimated 10–20 %) Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements Preferred Aerospace, defense or military supplier industry experience or familiarity with these supplier networks Experience in a low‑volume, high‑mix precision manufacturing environment Familiarity with AS9100 quality management system requirements APICS CPIM, CSCP or ISM CPSM certification Experience with cost reduction methodologies and value engineering Prior experience supporting DoD, DLA or major aerospace prime contractor programs Benefits Leaders who invest in your success, development and growth A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off 9 paid holidays Comprehensive group insurance plan including HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision Coverage for Domestic Partnerships Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options Short‑and Long‑Term Disability Insurance Retirement savings with 401(k) plans including company match Tuition reimbursement for relevant certifications, education & trainings Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.) Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs Motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference Security Screening Requirements Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives. Equal Employment Opportunity HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Héroux-Devtek