Sr. Buyer

We are looking for an experienced buyer to join our Simmonds Precision procurement team. The ideal candidate will have supply chain experience using SAP to support high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments, preferably within Aerospace & Defense. This position provides the right candidate an exceptional opportunity to grow their supply chain career. To succeed, you will need to build successful relationships with external suppliers, internal customers, and supply chain colleagues. This role will involve a high level of multitasking and balancing multiple priorities.
 

What You Will Do:

• Carry out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFQs, negotiation, purchase orders, and delivery assurance
• Communicate with internal customers about order status, changes, or cancellations
• Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Engineering, Operations, Value Stream) to report and resolve supply chain issues
• Mitigate and minimize supply chain risks proactively, preventing critical line stops
• Work closely with colleagues in Procurement to ensure successful supplier management and execution in supporting program needs and requirements
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct supplier business reviews
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Quality, communicating defects to suppliers and arranging for returns/rework
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and federal acquisition regulations

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Proficiency working within Microsoft Office

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficiency in SAP strongly preferred
• Purchasing background within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with export-controlled technical data (ITAR & EAR)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Detailed knowledge of computers and peripherals
• Excellent communication skills and some proficiency in math
• Experience with federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS)
• Prior experience in deadline driven roles with a high level of problem resolution