Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Buyer - Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Huntsville, Arkansas - ONSITE (will relocate) *Please Note: This role does not support visa sponsorship.*
Industry: Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer to join their procurement team at their Huntsville, AR facility. This role is critical in supporting our high-mix, low-volume production model, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, components, and services to meet dynamic manufacturing demands. The ideal candidate will have experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments and a strong understanding of supply chain principles, vendor management, and material planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source, negotiate, and procure materials, components, and services in alignment with production schedules and quality standards.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery, cost competitiveness, and compliance with aerospace industry standards.
- Interpret complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering drawings to determine procurement needs.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support new product introductions and custom builds.
- Monitor inventory levels and lead times to minimize shortages and excess stock.
- Resolve supply chain issues, including delays, quality concerns, and invoice discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation in ERP/MRP systems.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace or high-mix, low-volume preferred.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor).
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of AS9100, ITAR, and other aerospace compliance standards is a plus.
What They Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Bonus + Stock Options
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
- The chance to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technologies
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Company Description
DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.