Summary:

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a Héroux-Devtek company, is seeking a Strategic Buyer to own end-to-end procurement of raw materials and purchased components across a supplier portfolio of approximately $25-$30M supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. This role is approximately 90% strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, and 10% MRP-driven material planning and production coordination, negotiating long-term agreements and ensuring uninterrupted material flow to the production floor. This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work expected and is not designed to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties may be required.
Main Responsibilities:
Supplier Management & Procurement (Primary Focus ~90%):

• Own and manage a supplier book of approximately $25-$30M across raw materials and purchased components
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with strategic suppliers, including regular on-site visits and travel as needed
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) to support program stability and cost performance
• Lead mass RFQ events for new and recurring requirements, evaluating supplier responses on price, capability, capacity, lead time, and quality
• Drive cost savings initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, contract renegotiation, and value engineering
• Manage supplier performance against established KPIs including on-time delivery (OTD), quality, responsiveness, and cost
• Resolve supplier issues including late deliveries, quality non-conformances, and capacity constraints; escalate appropriately
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply

Material Planning & Production Coordination (~10%):

• Read and act on MRP output to drive purchase order creation, vendor release schedules, and material flow to the production floor
• Maintain accurate planning parameters in SAP/ERP including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, and minimum order quantities
• Coordinate daily with production supervisors, manufacturing engineering, and quality teams to align material availability with production schedules
• Support forecast-driven planning in a low-volume, high-mix aerospace manufacturing environment
• Track inventory levels and drive corrective actions to prevent shortages and excess

Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and present cost savings analyses, supplier scorecards, and procurement performance reporting to leadership
• Use data analytics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across the supplier base
• Maintain accurate procurement and planning documentation to support compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and customer contractual requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function

Our Ideal Candidate:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in a Buyer, Buyer/Planner, or Strategic Sourcing role within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience managing a supplier book of $25M or greater
• Proven track record of supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and Long-Term Agreement (LTA) execution
• Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or comparable ERP/MRP systems
• Experience leading mass RFQ events and conducting cost savings analysis
• Strong understanding of low-volume, forecast-driven production environments
• Experience managing supplier performance through KPIs (OTD, quality, cost)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required (estimated 10-20%)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must meet ITAR eligibility requirements
• Ability to move through industrial or manufacturing areas and consistently observe established safety policies, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment

Is a Plus:

• Aerospace, defense, or military supplier industry experience, or familiarity with these supplier networks
• Experience in a low-volume, high-mix precision manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management system requirements
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or ISM CPSM certification
• Experience with cost reduction methodologies and value engineering
• Prior experience supporting DoD, DLA, or major aerospace prime contractor programs

Work Culture and Environment:

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.