Aerospace Buyer

We are seeking a skilled Aerospace Buyer to join our team at Motivo Engineering, a product development firm that prides itself on innovative and reliable engineering solutions. As a key member of our engineering team, this role is crucial for ensuring the timely procurement of materials and resources, enabling our technical team to deliver solutions efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing aerospace electronics parts and materials
• Creating bid-to-buy orders and negotiating prices
• Researching, selecting, and purchasing quality products and materials
• Purchasing orders and requesting quotes (RFQ)
• Negotiating pricing, deliveries, and lead times with suppliers
• Reviewing, analyzing, processing, and expediting MRP (Material Requisition Planning) daily
• Developing, updating, and maintaining defined inventory levels for purchased finished goods and assigned commodities
• Monitoring supplier performance for quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Managing lead time by obtaining supplier updates quarterly or as defined by management
• Implementing newly sourced products and new suppliers to the portfolio
• Serving as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments for all purchasing duties
• Developing and supporting continuous improvement efforts within the department
• Leading, presenting, and influencing department, company, buyer, and supplier meetings

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 3 years of aerospace electronics/power supply buying experience
• 3 years of proposal development and implementation
• 3-5 years' experience in sales contract negotiation
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office applications
• Aerospace supplier and vendor knowledge
• ERP systems experience and other supply chain management tools, preferably Netsuite
• Ability to build a supply chain/procurement channel
• Progressive to advanced inventory control knowledge
• Ability to read blueprints or other experience demonstrating the ability to purchase complex parts and products
• Experience with Government/DOD related sub-contracts and extensive supplier oversight, including DCMA delegation coordination and tracking