Strategic Buyer - Greer, SC

Responsibilities:

• Manage the line of balance (LOB) for long-lead components and identify blanket purchase order needs.
• Analyze usage and forecast demand; set reorder points and maintain inventory for repeat repairs.
• Place and manage purchase orders for parts, tooling, and outside services.
• Source and qualify suppliers to meet FAA/EASA and ARC quality requirements; negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Track open orders, expedite critical materials, and resolve shortages and delivery delays.
• Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving to obtain required certificates of conformance and traceability records.
• Work with Quality to resolve supplier quality issues, discrepancies, returns, and corrective actions.
• Communicate material status and schedule impacts to production, engineering, quality, and customer service.
• Maintain accurate ERP/MRP part, lead time, and supplier records; support audits and quality system compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Attention to detail, particularly with aircraft component purchasing and receiving records.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems independently, and communicate across departments.
• Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and ability to work with minimal supervision, follow direction, and take ownership of tasks.
• Growth mindset with technology (AI, etc.) and creative, outside-the-box thinking applied to systems/processes.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• At least two years of purchasing or materials planning experience; aviation, aerospace, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• FAA/EASA repair station or AS9100 experience, similar quality system experience, or APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus.