Senior Buyer

What You Will Do As a Senior Buyer, you will manage the full procurement lifecycle for critical aerospace commodities. You will execute strategic acquisition strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive inventory optimization to ensure seamless production. You will act as a technical leader, mentoring junior buyers and ensuring strict compliance with aerospace industry regulations. Primary Responsibilities Strategy & MRP: Align procurement with commodity strategies; manage MRP parameters to optimize material flow and inventory targets. Supplier Relations: Serve as the primary contact for key suppliers, leading business reviews and resolving complex escalation issues. Demand Alignment: Partner with Demand Analysts and S&OP to translate long-term forecasts into proactive procurement plans. Shortage & Risk Management: Proactively identify potential shortages and implement mitigation or alternative sourcing strategies. Quality & Root Cause: Lead cross-functional teams in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and manage MRB/RTV processes to drive supplier accountability. Engineering Change: Manage technical transitions and negotiate cost/lead-time impacts of engineering changes to minimize obsolescence. Data & Compliance: Maintain ERP integrity and ensure 100% adherence to AS9100, ITAR, and FAA regulations. Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred Experience Industry Background: 5+ years in purchasing or supply chain within a regulated manufacturing environment (Aerospace, Medical, or Automotive). Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and experience sourcing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and electronic components. Compliance & Standards: Working knowledge of AS9100, FAA, and ITAR regulations. Analytical Skills: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and a solid grasp of cost drivers and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Strategic Procurement: Proven track record in complex negotiations, strategic supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation. Leadership & Collaboration: Experience leading cross-functional projects, interfacing with customers, and mentoring junior team members. Certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) preferred. Salary Range Please note the typical hiring range is $91,800 - $124,200 annually. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity. Competitive Benefits Package 401(k) matching 12 paid holidays Minimum of three weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Short term and long term disability Life insurance Accidental death & dismemberment insurance Long-term care plan options Prescription safety shoe & glasses benefit Vanpool subsidy Recognition awards Employee referral bonuses EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position requires access to export control information. To conform to US Export Control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government. Korry Electronics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, marital status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, genetic information, or military and veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Korry Electronics