Title: Senior Buyer
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: On-site & Hybrid Options

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a driven and strategic Senior Buyer to play a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and procuring high-reliability RF electronic components, materials, and services that support production and customer programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys managing complex commodities, partnering closely with Engineering on technical requirements, leading supplier performance initiatives, and helping strengthen overall supply chain capability in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, while ensuring competitive cost, supply continuity, and compliance with AS9100 / ISO standards.

DAY IN THE LIFE

• Lead sourcing and negotiation activities for complex or high-value commodities, long-lead materials, and key suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capability, quality, and capacity to ensure alignment with production and program requirements.
• Identify, qualify, and develop alternate suppliers in collaboration with Engineering to reduce risk and improve cost structure.
• Drive supplier performance through routine metrics review, corrective action follow-up, and continuous improvement activities.
• Procure materials, components, and services to meet production, NPI, and customer requirements, ensuring best overall value.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications to ensure procurement accuracy.
• Issue POs, change orders, expedite deliveries, and resolve discrepancies or supplier-caused delays.
• Support Engineering, Production, Planning, Quality, and Inside Sales on issues impacting cost, delivery, manufacturability, or compliance.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation (RFQs, proposals, PO packages, supplier files, COIs, MDRs, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 requirements, FAR/DFARS requirements, DPAS ratings, ITAR/EAR responsibilities, customer contracts, and internal procurement policies.
• Support audits, supplier assessments, and corrective actions.
• Authorized to negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and delivery commitments within established thresholds.
• Recommends supplier selection, sourcing strategy, and long-term agreements for leadership approval.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience in aerospace, RF electronics, or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in reading engineering drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and technical specifications.
• Deep knowledge of AS9100/ISO procurement controls and documentation requirements.
• Proficient in MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiation skills, supplier management capability, and cost-analysis competency.
• High school diploma required; technical or college degree preferred.
• Purchasing certification (APICS, ISM, CPSM, or equivalent) preferred

WHAT WE OFER

• Salary Range: $110k-$135k DOE
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, Disability, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation
• Paid Time Off
• Educational and certification assistance

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