Senior Buyer

Sr. Buyer

The Senior Buyer supports production continuity by executing direct-material purchasing requirements in a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This hands-on position converts material demand into accurate purchase orders, monitors supplier commitments, expedites critical materials, resolves shortages and delivery issues, and supports supplier performance and purchasing compliance. The role works closely with planning, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and strategic sourcing to keep materials available and production moving. The position is primarily focused on purchasing execution rather than independent strategic sourcing or ownership of complex commercial negotiations.

The key responsibilities include purchasing execution and production support, supplier performance and coordination, and operational excellence and collaboration.

Required qualifications include at least three years of purchasing experience supporting manufacturing or production, including direct-material procurement and purchase-order execution, and a bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or five or more years of closely related experience in lieu of a degree.

This position is based in Chandler, Arizona. The first 90 days require full-time on-site attendance for onboarding and cross-training. After onboarding, the role may be eligible for a hybrid schedule of three days on-site (including Monday and Friday) and two days remote, subject to operational needs and management approval. Additional on-site attendance, including month-end coverage, may be required. Employees must reside within commuting distance and be available to report on-site when business needs require. Work hours are flexible around core coverage of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., subject to team and operational requirements. Travel is expected to be less than 10%, primarily to other company facilities (including Hollister, California) or supplier locations.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.