Senior Buyer — Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Job overview

The Senior Buyer role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ, and pays $65,000–$80,000 per year. The posting requires U.S. citizenship or valid permanent resident status because of the work performed at the facilities. CMI Group operates in aerospace and defense manufacturing. The Senior Buyer manages supplier procurement and delivery performance to meet customer and production requirements. The role coordinates purchase orders, supplier relationships, and issue resolution while tracking procurement metrics and supporting continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and lead time.

What you'll do

• Plan, schedule, and administer purchase orders to support on-time material delivery
• escalate supplier and internal demand-supply gaps
• issue requests for quotation and evaluate supplier quotes
• track procurements and supplier improvement
• develop supplier relationships and drive performance
• monitor supplier delivery and purchase-order metrics
• follow up with suppliers and resolve fabrication, cost, and schedule issues with internal customers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior buyer

cmi group aerospace & defense

phoenix az

onsite

full-time

aerospace manufacturing

defense manufacturing

supplier management

purchase orders

procurement

5+ years experience

$65k-$80k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a similar technical discipline and five or more years of manufacturing procurement experience. Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance are available, along with a 401(k) company match.

About the employer

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.