Sr. Buyer - Defense & Space Manufacturing

Job Title
Sr. Buyer

Department
Supply Chain, Quality, Operations & FBS - Exempt

Reports To
Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities

Lead supplier on-time delivery corrective actions.

Responsible for source transition activity, part qualification.

Execute purchase orders, blanket purchase orders, and other measures to secure long‑term supply and fix pricing.

Identify opportunities for supplier Kan‑Ban, safety stock or VMI and initiate them.

Ensure purchase order records are always accurate and resolve discrepancies expediently.

Manage the execution of complex processing and operations.

Respond urgently to shortages or push-outs, resolving effectively to prevent operational disruption.

Follow all company purchasing policies and procedures.

Receive and evaluate proposals, develop negotiation plans, and complete negotiations with management approval.

Document procurement files to demonstrate competent consideration of all factors for effective and economical procurement.

Lead negotiation on costs, inventory, and standard T/Cs.

Provide price justification and cost analysis.

Influence multiple suppliers.

Source for escalation of daily issues, perform root cause analysis, lead audit initiatives on standard work.

Train other buyers, mentor, and develop standard work.

Conduct compliance activities supporting corporate and business requirements.

Pre‑emptively manage material obsolescence and lifecycle events.

Resolve supplier feedback.

Understand the origin of system messages and troubleshoot as needed.

Facilitate change management, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, and quality control requirements with suppliers.

Lead continuous improvement events.

Maintain supply base management, influence supplier supply chain, and mitigate risk.

Develop and maintain competitive sources for materials, supplies, and services; coordinate source selection decisions.

Keep aware of market conditions such as business cycles, scarcity, and surplus.

Create solutions to shortages, cost, or push-outs through collaboration, alternatives, and innovation.

Use scorecard rating and SCARs for supplier performance evaluation.

Identify new sources and perform basic capability assessment.

Develop and maintain good supplier relations by adhering to high standards of business ethics and fair dealing.

Qualifications – External

3+ years of purchasing experience in an aerospace environment or equivalent experience.

At least 3 years working in an MRP environment. Working knowledge of Kanban is a plus.

Good negotiating skills.

Education And Experience

Bachelor of Science in Business or related field or 5+ years related experience in lieu of a degree.

CPM and/or APICS certification desirable.

Working Conditions
On site, with up to 10% remote option available.

Benefits

PTO

401K

Health Insurance (medical, dental, optical)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents

Bonus payment for all associates, paid quarterly based on company performance and behavior metrics.

Promotion from within culture.

Opportunity to move vertically or laterally.

A culture where everyone belongs and can speak their mind.

Compensation
Salary range: 73,100.00 – 135,700.00 (local currency). Eligible for bonus as part of total compensation.

Compliance
This role may be subject to U.S. Government export control regulations; candidates must meet U.S. citizenship or residency requirements to obtain necessary authorizations.

Company Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as an independent public company driving innovation in precision technology. We empower engineers to develop next‑generation breakthroughs faster, smarter, and more reliably across diverse industries.

Equal Opportunity Statement
PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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