Buyer

Principal Specialist Buyer responsible for managing procurement activities across assigned commodities, issuing purchase orders, analyzing supplier quotes, negotiating pricing, and tracking delivery performance in a regulated environment. Job Requirements 3+ years of purchasing experience

Strong Excel experience required

Experience in aerospace, DoD, or another regulated industry required

Experience preparing purchase orders and procurement support documentation

Experience issuing RFQs and purchase orders across multiple programs

Experience managing procurement activities from development through closeout

Experience tracking supplier delivery commitments against program schedules

Experience performing price analysis and negotiating supplier pricing

Experience requesting, analyzing, and evaluating supplier quotations

Experience monitoring open orders and updating order status

Experience escalating supplier delivery issues when required

Experience working with supplier quality and engineering teams to qualify new suppliers

Ability to manage assigned commodities and delivery schedules

U.S. citizenship required

University degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree in a related field with minimum 3 years of experience

Preferred Skills SAP experience

Experience using SAP, Excel, and Word

Experience supporting supplier on-time delivery, cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience participating in program reviews and supplier reviews

Experience working with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Quality teams

Experience managing large data sets and requisition lines in Excel

Experience maintaining long-term supplier relationships

Experience sourcing and qualifying new suppliers

Experience following supply chain processes, standards, and operational plans

Job Responsibilities Manage purchase orders from supplier selection through closeout

Submit RFQs and RFPs, receive supplier quotations, analyze pricing, negotiate terms, and document purchase orders

Issue purchase orders across multiple programs

Manage procurement activities for assigned commodities

Track supplier delivery commitments and align deliveries with program schedules

Monitor open orders, update status, and communicate delivery changes to Operations and Program teams

Escalate supplier delivery issues and expedite orders when necessary

Support proposal activity by requesting, analyzing, and evaluating supplier quotations

Perform price analysis and negotiate fair and reasonable pricing

Participate in supplier reviews, program reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives

Seek new sources of supply when needed

Work with Supplier Quality and Engineering to add and qualify new suppliers

Maintain procurement records and documentation in compliance with departmental policies

Support procurement goals, supplier performance metrics, and operational plans

Pay Details: The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.