Senior Buyer

Position Overview

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the procurement of all assemblies and raw material used in production as well as the shipment of finished goods. The primary objective for this position is to minimize cost through effective procurement and disciplined inventory management while meeting customer service requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Timely procurement of all production materials from complex electronic assemblies to shop supplies consumed in the manufacturing process. Schedules all material to forecast. Active participant in the RMA/reverse logistic process. Knowledge and execution of the repair cycle and inventory control. Support a lean supply chain – Kanban, VMI and consignment inventory.

Maintains accurate source data in SAP – bills of material, item master and other inventory data and purchasing records. Supports accounts payable in the timely reconciliation of supplier payment issues.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required BS/BA Degree in Business or equivalent education in material management Strong background in ERP/MRP (preferably SAP Business One) Strong working knowledge of MS Excel Strong organizational skills and able to work with minimum supervision Strong verbal and written communications skills A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably electronics Continuous improvement background/training is a plus Education: High School Diploma or GED required BS/BA Degree in Business or equivalent education in material management Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods Ability to use hands and fingers for manual dexterity and repetitive tasks Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift as required by the position Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or pull objects within the requirements of the position Ability to perform the visual, auditory, and communication requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position Ability to work safely in the physical and environmental conditions applicable to the position Company Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance – fully paid by the company for employees and their dependents
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – fully paid by the company
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance options This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee may also be asked to perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor as required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The AIRO Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Build the Future with Us. At AIRO, we bring together aircraft, autonomy, avionics, and mission services into one integrated platform designed for the environments where failure is not an option. Our technology supports contested logistics, tactical and long-range ISTAR, and operations that demand precision under pressure, so the people who depend on it can get where they need to be when it matters most. Here, you will work alongside innovators, engineers, operators, and industry leaders who share a passion for solving hard problems and building what comes next in aerospace and defense. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.