Senior Buyer – Aerospace & Defense
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Buyer Aerospace & Defense
Location: Columbus MS 39701 USA
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Overview:
The Bull Integrations Group is seeking a Senior Buyer to join a leading aerospace and defense manufacturing partner in Columbus Mississippi. This high-impact role is responsible for managing strategic sourcing initiatives supplier performance and procurement operations to support mission-critical programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience navigating aerospace and defense compliance standards vendor negotiations and cost optimization strategies in a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development
- Identify qualify and manage suppliers to ensure adherence to company quality delivery and performance standards.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with cost schedule and risk management objectives.
- Negotiate complex contracts and supplier agreements to achieve favorable pricing and long-term value.
- Build and maintain trusted supplier relationships that support program agility and innovation.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives across materials components subassemblies and design-to-spec procurements.
Procurement & Materials Management
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle from RFQs and PO creation through to delivery inspection and payment.
- Collaborate with Engineering Quality and Production to ensure materials meet design intent and schedule requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance metrics and take corrective action to resolve non-conformance or delivery delays.
- Optimize inventory and procurement planning to minimize excess or obsolete stock.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all procurement activities fully comply with ITAR DFARS FAR and other regulatory standards.
- Maintain thorough and auditable documentation for all purchases vendor evaluations and contract negotiations.
- Oversee import/export and logistics compliance to ensure the secure and timely movement of goods.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Mentor and develop junior buyers and procurement specialists reinforcing best practices in supplier management.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to streamline sourcing operations.
- Stay current on market trends supplier capabilities and emerging technologies that impact the defense supply chain.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or related discipline (Masters preferred).
- 5 years of direct procurement experience in aerospace defense or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong working knowledge of ITAR DFARS and FAR.
- Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing cost reduction and supplier performance improvement.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP platforms such as SAP Oracle or similar systems.
- APICS ISM CPSM or CPIM certification preferred.
- Excellent communication analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to thrive in cross-functional fast-paced environments.
About The Bull Integrations Group
At The Bull Integrations Group (BIG) we specialize in tactical headhunting and strategic talent acquisition across the C5ISR ecosystemsupporting Defense Electronics Manufacturing DoD and Intelligence Community clients with elite-level cleared talent.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- HR Sourcing
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- ERP Systems
- negotiation
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- Contracts
About Company
At the Bull Integrations Group, our mission is simple. We strive to provide world-class service to our candidates seeking employment by giving them exposure to the best client companies. Through our years of extensive professional training and nearly three decades of experience by its ... View more
