Buyer (Aerospace)

Job Summary

Responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of materials, components, and services required to support operations. Must work closely with suppliers and maintain strong relationships to leverage the negotiation of contracts, ensure compliance with company and industry standards, and drive cost-effective procurement. Must also analyze supply chain trends and performance, mitigate risks, and ensure timely delivery to support production schedules. Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, regulations, and logistics is essential for success in this role. Effectively resolve and report on supply chain issues with some management oversight.

Essential Functions

• Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure materials, components, and indirect goods required for production while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, monitor performance, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Work closely with production, engineering, quality control, finance, and logistics to align procurement activities with operational needs and product development
• Tracking supplier performance metrics and scorecards
• Maintain purchase orders and other required documents to ensure compliance
• Works with the supplier on performance issues and develops / implements corrective
• Regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance
• Actively participate in Production Meetings to ensure parts from Suppliers meet the company's delivery schedules
• Drives cost reduction and increase performance by monitoring Suppliers performance for cost delivery, timeliness, and quality through LEAN initiatives

Qualifications/Minimum requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Associate's degree preferred
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment preferred
• Broad knowledge and experience with ERP systems preferred
• Good communication skills in written and verbal form
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English proficiently

Job Title: Buyer

Reports To: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Type: Full time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $67k to $90k per year. This estimated range represents a good faith projection of what we believe is a competitive compensation range for this position. Please understand that the offered salary will be determined based on factors such as the applicant's credentials, experiences, and the specific requirements of the role, as well as potential internal equity and external market considerations. We do not customarily hire at the top end of the range. East/West adheres to pay transparency and equity principles and strives to remain competitive within the market. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. The full compensation package will be shared and discussed during the hiring process. In addition to the base salary, East/West is committed to supporting our team's well-being and professional growth through a comprehensive benefits package. This generous benefits package, includes but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
• Aflac Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, STD)
• PTO (3 weeks accrued first year!)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with matching
• Pet Insurance
• 9/80 work schedule (Every other Friday off)

EOE / Disability / Veteran

EAST/WEST INDUSTRIES INC. is a woman-owned small business located in Ronkonkoma, NY. We are a world leader in the development and production of aircraft seats and life support systems for high-performance military aircraft, and ground support equipment for servicing such aircraft.