Sr. Buyer

Axillon Aerospace is seeking a seasoned Sr. Buyer to join our Procurement team at our Rockmart facility. This full-time, regular position is designed for a mid-career professional who is ready to take on a pivotal role within the aerospace and defense industry. As a Sr. Buyer, you will be entrusted with significant responsibilities that include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing purchasing processes. Your role will be both tactical and strategic, requiring a blend of hands-on procurement expertise and forward-thinking to ensure our operations align with industry best practices and our company's high standards. You will work closely with various departments to assess procurement needs, evaluate market trends, and negotiate contracts that deliver value and innovation to our organization. 

Overall, the role of a Senior Buyer involves significant responsibility and influence, requiring an individual who is not only skilled in procurement practices but also adept at strategy development and supplier management. It is a role that demands both tactical and strategic thinking, underpinned by thorough industry knowledge and a drive to optimize purchasing processes continually.

The primary responsibilities of a Senior Buyer include the strategic sourcing of materials and services, managing procurement processes, and optimizing cost without compromising on quality. This involves:

• Developing and executing procurement strategies that align with company goals.
• Negotiating contracts and terms with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
• Performing cost analyses and setting benchmarks for quality and cost.
• Ensuring timely delivery of materials and services from vendors.
• Conducting market research to stay updated on industry trends and new suppliers.
• Maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Managing inventory levels to optimize stock turnover and reduce holding costs.

• The tasks and duties of a Senior Buyer are both varied and dynamic, requiring keen attention to detail and a proactive approach:

  • Evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
  • Reviewing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
  • Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
  • Overseeing the maintenance of records of goods ordered and received.
  • Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them.
  • Preparing reports and updates as and when needed.
  • Liaising with other departments, particularly the accounting and stock departments, to ensure inventory is maintained and budget adherence.

The tasks and duties of a Senior Buyer are both varied and dynamic, requiring keen attention to detail and a proactive approach:

• Evaluating suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
• Reviewing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Overseeing the maintenance of records of goods ordered and received.
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them.
• Preparing reports and updates as and when needed.
• Liaising with other departments, particularly the accounting and stock departments, to ensure inventory is maintained and budget adherence.