Buyer - Senior - Aerospace Manufacturing

PRYER Aerospace is hiring a Senior Buyer. PRYER Aerospace is a leading provider of structural components, assemblies and kits to the aerospace industry. We specialize in the assembly and fabrication of complex sheet metal and machined components for commercial, corporate and military aircraft.

Integral to the implementation of strategic growth initiatives utilizing strategic supplier development (outsourcing) as a basis for achieving year over year growth plans.

Assists with the strategic outsourcing initiative. Works cooperatively with Key Internal Partners to ensure outsourcing goals are achieved within the timeframe specified.

Assist in Identifying potential suppliers, assess supplier capabilities, evaluates supplier performance, and follows process for approving new suppliers.

Assists with supplier audits by visiting their facility, observing task performance, and reviewing procedures.

Effectively manages the day-to-day activities with the supplier including deliveries, cost, and quality issues.

Works closely with suppliers to mitigate risks. Notifies management of issues which might adversely affect delivery, quality, or cost.

Obtains quotations, negotiates price and delivery terms, and executes purchase orders.

Follows up on order placement for timely delivery of goods and services to ensure supplier meets deliverables

Develops outsourcing transition methods to ensure a smooth and timely transition to new suppliers, ensuring uninterrupted supply.

Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of Supply Chain policies, procedures, and systems.

Maintains accurate, auditable records, electronic documents, and files according to FAA and corporate policies and procedures.

Ensures Pryer purchase order to Supplier contains proper information flow down from Pryer and Pryer's customers. This includes specifications, quality, and technical requirements.

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, General Business, or related degree (In lieu of degree, a minimum of 5 to 10 years of related experience)

5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an aerospace machine shop environment.

• 5+ experience in Strategic Sourcing Analysis and implementation
• Experience in contractual conditions and responsibilities as they relate to commercial aerospace purchasing/contracting, business law and the relationships between companies and their suppliers.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of the procurement of build-to-print components which may include outside chemical processing and painting, sheet metal forming (stretch forming, hydroforming, roll forming, machining, casting, forging, welding, and composite processes.
• Knowledge base of machining technology and purchasing fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations regarding aviation parts and materials.
• Experience in an ISO 9000 / AS 9100 quality system preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Employees receive excellent compensation and benefits with medical, dental and vision, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays.

PRYER Aerospace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Male/Female/Disabled/Veteran