Senior Specialty Buyer
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Reports to: Purchasing Manager
Compensation: $90K - $110K+, plus bonus
Travel: 10% - 25%
Requirements & Responsibilities of the Senior Specialty Buyer:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
- APICS and/or ISM certification, highly preferred.
- 6+ years of purchasing experience in the aerospace industry with specific experience sourcing
- aerospace fasteners.
- Strong experience with MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Expert in contract law and other procurement regulations.
- Positive, engaged, and dedicated team player.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate both internally and externally.
- Must be a U.S. person and able to pass a background check.
- Manage material aspect for assigned programs and the daily interface and administration of
- subcontracts to ensure quality and reliability of products at the lowest cost.
- Collaborate cross functionally and engage with suppliers to source fasteners.
- Generate and issue proposals and purchase orders.
- Negotiate prices, recommend suppliers, verify delivery, and approve payment.
- Maintain records and statistical data to analyze product feasibility, supplier performance, and price trends.
