Senior General Procurement Buyer

Daher

$85K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement
  • Proficiency in sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, and contract negotiation
  • Strong analytical skills in spend analysis and supplier risk assessment
  • Experience in multi-site and multicultural work environments
  • Fluency in English; French is a plus
  • Experience in aerospace or industrial sectors is highly preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage indirect procurement for services, facilities, and non-strategic IT spend
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI/RFP and contracting
  • Develop annual cost-saving initiatives for supported sites
  • Monitor budgets including cost savings and forecasts
  • Analyze and optimize North American supplier base
  • Track supplier performance on cost, quality, and delivery metrics
  • Drive synergies in procurement across North American sites

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance and both short and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title
Senior General Procurement Buyer
Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior General Procurement Buyer to lead and optimize indirect procurement activities across Daher's North American sites. This role is responsible for driving category strategies, managing supplier performance, and delivering cost efficiencies while aligning with global procurement objectives.

You will play a key role in building supplier partnerships, ensuring compliance, and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
Primary Role and Responsibilities:
1. Purchasing & Performance
  • Manage indirect procurement categories including general services, facilities, industrial supplies, and non-strategic IT spend
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFI/RFP, bid analysis, negotiation, contracting)
  • Develop and implement annual cost-saving initiatives across all supported sites
  • Ensure compliance with Daher procurement standards, processes, and North American regulations
  • Monitor budgets, including cost savings, cost avoidance, and forecasts
2. Supplier Management
  • Analyze, rationalize, and optimize the North American supplier base
  • Track supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and risk metrics
  • Resolve operational issues and support invoice/payment discrepancies
  • Identify and onboard new suppliers to enhance competitiveness and innovation
  • Manage long-term agreements and ensure contract continuity
3. Strategy & Coordination
  • Align regional procurement activities with Daher's global category strategies
  • Collaborate with European procurement teams on global sourcing initiatives
  • Drive synergies across sites: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Sandpoint, Charleston, and Stuart
  • Lead or participate in sourcing committees and cross-functional meetings
  • Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation plans
4. Project Management
  • Lead cross-site procurement projects (multi-site RFQs, contract harmonization, cost optimization)
  • Deploy procurement tools, dashboards, and KPIs
  • Support CAPEX and industrial investment projects
  • Manage contract renewals, timelines, and implementation roadmaps


What you need to have:
Technical Skills
  • Strong expertise in sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, negotiation, and contract management
  • Solid understanding of U.S. commercial and legal requirements
  • Proven ability to operate both strategically and operationally
  • Strong analytical capabilities (spend analysis, KPIs, supplier risk analysis)
  • Comfortable working in a multi-site, matrix, and multicultural environment
  • Fluency in English (French is a plus)
Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly autonomous, organized, and results-driven
  • Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with proactive initiative
  • Capable of influencing without direct authority and driving continuous improvement

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement
  • Experience in aerospace or industrial environments is highly preferred
  • International exposure is a plus
  • Knowledge of U.S. contracting and compliance requirements is strongly desired


Information related to the position:

  • The compensation range is $85,000 to $100,000 in base salary plus an annual target bonus.


  • The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.


  • At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.


Your next opportunity starts here - here are the next steps:

  • Review of your application


  • An initial conversation with a recruiter


  • One or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s)


  • After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome


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