Senior Buyer

SeniorBuyer

Drivethe supply chain strategies that bring innovative aviation technology to life.

At Gogo, delivering industry-leading connectivity solutions depends on having the right materials, suppliers, andprocesses in place at the right time. Our Supply Chain team plays a critical role in ensuring new products move seamlessly from concept to production while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

Asour Senior Buyer, you'll lead purchasing and new product introduction (NPI) planning activities that ensure materials, components, and assemblies are available to support production and project schedules. You'll work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics, and suppliers to drive material readiness, manage supplier performance, and support the successful launch of new products.

Ifyou're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving supply chain challenges, and can balance strategic supplier management with operational execution, we'd love to meet you.

WhatYou'll Do

• Managesupply chain planning, material readiness, and scheduling activities for new product introductions to support successful product launches

• Coordinatewith Engineering to ensure the timely release of specifications, drawings, and documentation required for procurement and production

• Partnerwith Production, Quality, Logistics, and suppliers to accelerate the flow of materials and information needed to meet project and manufacturing schedules

• Ownthe creation and maintenance of production work orders within ERP systems to support assigned assemblies and subassemblies

• Developclear-to-build material readiness reports and prioritize material shortages to ensure uninterrupted production

• ManageEngineering Change Order (ECO) implementation across purchase orders and production orders while assessing business and inventory impacts

• Select,evaluate, and develop supplier relationships to support quality, cost, delivery, and business objectives

• LeadRFQ activities, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and issue purchase orders to meet production requirements

• Coordinatethe return and replacement of nonconforming materials with suppliers

• Maintainaccurate supplier and purchasing data within ERP and PLM systems

WhatYou'll Bring

• 5–7years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within electronics manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing environments

• 3–5years of experience working with ERP/MRP systems and product lifecycle management (PLM) software

• Demonstratedexperience managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and procurement processes

• Experiencewith production planning, material readiness, inventory management, and new product introduction activities

• Abilityto analyze data, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment

• Familiaritywith ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems

EvenBetter If You Have

Youdon't need to check every box below. If you bring experience in some of these areas, we'd especially like to hear from you:

• Experiencesupporting new product introduction (NPI) programs from development through production release

• Exposureto electronics manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, or telecommunications industries

• Knowledgeof demand planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain analytics

• Experiencewith supplier performance management and strategic sourcing initiatives

• Familiaritywith Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies

• Experiencewith advanced ERP, MRP, and PLM platforms

• Professionalcertifications such as CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, or related supply chain credentials

• AdvancedMicrosoft Excel skills

• Strongcommunication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams

• Associate's Degreein Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience

Base Pay:

76,000.00 - 95,000.00 USD Annual

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:

Bonus Plan at 10% (% of Annualized Base Pay)

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:

Yes

Benefits:

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at.

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