The Senior Buyer, Aerospace Electrical & Electronic Components is responsible for supporting the procurement and delivery of electrical and electronic components, battery cells, and related materials used in BETA's electric aircraft programs. This role focuses on executing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, driving delivery performance, and ensuring materials are available to meet production, engineering, and program requirements.
The ideal candidate brings strong aerospace procurement experience, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to proactively manage supplier performance in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment. This individual will take ownership of assigned commodities and suppliers, resolve supply challenges, and drive accountability to ensure quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:- Execute procurement activities for assigned aerospace electrical and electronic components, battery cells, and related materials in support of production and program requirements
- Manage the full purchase order lifecycle, including purchase order placement, acknowledgments, delivery commitments, changes, and supplier follow-through
- Monitor supplier performance against quality, cost, and delivery expectations, driving accountability and corrective actions when commitments are not met
- Proactively identify supply constraints, material shortages, and potential delivery risks; develop and execute recovery plans to protect production schedules
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on requirements, priorities, and deliverables
- Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Planning, and Program Management to address material requirements, design changes, and supply challenges
- Support supplier negotiations and commercial discussions to achieve competitive pricing, favorable terms, and overall cost objectives
- Analyze supplier quotations, pricing, lead times, and commercial proposals to support purchasing decisions
- Drive timely resolution of supplier-related issues, including quality concerns, delivery disruptions, pricing discrepancies, and purchase order changes
- Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier commitments, and purchasing data within ERP systems
- Track and communicate supplier performance metrics, open order status, material availability, and potential risks to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement execution, supplier responsiveness, and operational efficiency
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of experience in related or similar field
- Significant experience in procurement or purchasing within aerospace, aviation, electronics, or complex manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, delivery commitments, and commercial activities
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier performance management, and material planning requirements
- Experience interpreting technical requirements, engineering specifications, and supplier quotations
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, operate independently, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Above and Beyond Qualifications:- Experience procuring aerospace electrical and electronic components, battery cells, or components supporting electric aviation
- Experience working in a highly regulated aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success improving supplier delivery performance and resolving complex supply chain challenges
- Experience supporting production ramp-up and evolving manufacturing requirements
Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of what a Team Member must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need an accommodation at any point, during the hiring process or on the job, please let us know. We're glad to work with you.
Depending on the role, the work may involve:
- Indoor and outdoor work in a range of conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and humid environments
- Movement throughout the day, including varied amounts of walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
- Climbing ladders and stairs
- Balancing, meaning keeping steady to prevent falls while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces
- Handling objects, including seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, and punching
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds
- Safely operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks
- Working with small parts and components (some positions)
- Working around variable noise levels, fumes or airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals. These conditions require personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shields, respirators), gloves, and hearing protection
- Office work using standard office equipment, including a computer
- Travel by air or automobile
- Working varying shifts and hours to keep operations running smoothly across the organization
The specific vision abilities this role requires include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
We're happy to talk through the specific requirements of this role during the interview process.
The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.
Compensation
$80,000-$95,000 USD
Build electric airplanes with us!BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You'll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes-flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
