Senior Buyer, Indirect

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $88k - $137k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Barnes Aerospace

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

🚀 Aerospace

Manufacturing • Logistics • Aerospace

Barnes Aerospace is a global manufacturer and maintenance provider specializing in precision-machined and fabricated components and complex assemblies for aeroengines, airframes, and nacelles. The company also operates certified MRO repair stations (FAA, EASA and other authorities) offering component repair, overhaul, and modification services, and emphasizes strict compliance with industry standards (ISO, AS, Nadcap). With global facilities across the US, UK, Poland, Taiwan, and Singapore, Barnes serves commercial aviation, defense, industrial, and space customers and partners with OEMs on long-term manufacturing and aftermarket contracts.

📋 Description

• Purchase assigned indirect materials, supplies, equipment, and services at favorable total cost while meeting quality, delivery, service, and supply-continuity requirements • Negotiate contracts, purchase orders, statements of work, pricing, service levels, renewals, and other commercial terms • Support negotiation and administration of complex agreements • Drive cost savings, cost avoidance, working-capital improvements, and process efficiencies • Lead sourcing activities, including requirements gathering, supplier research, RFx events, bid analysis, supplier selection recommendations, and implementation support • Identify opportunities to reduce supplier fragmentation and consolidate spend • Partner with Accounts Payable, requisitioners, and suppliers to resolve purchase-order, receipt, invoice, and payment discrepancies • Create and track purchase orders and follow up on supplier commitments • Monitor purchasing trends and inventory requirements where applicable • Manage supplier relationships and performance against KPIs including quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness, compliance, and corrective actions • Maintain purchasing and supplier records, sourcing documentation, savings, and contract milestones • Communicate progress and recommendations to stakeholders • Build partnerships with stakeholders across IT, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Quality, Legal, and other functions • Ensure compliance with company policies, delegated authorities, ethical standards, and contracting requirements • Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems • Travel approximately 15% to 25% as required • Perform other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related commercial role • Indirect procurement experience is preferred • Ability to manage purchase requirements, lead RFx activities, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and support supplier performance management • Strong analytical and financial acumen, including spend analysis, price benchmarking, total cost of ownership, and basic business-case development • Clear written, verbal, and presentation skills • Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders • Sound judgment and attention to detail • Ability to balance cost, risk, quality, service, and business requirements • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, global environment while escalating issues appropriately • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel (PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), Word, PowerPoint, and Teams • Familiarity with WAVE, Coupa, Power BI, or similar procurement and analytics tools and AI is a plus • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered • Must meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements; documentation and export-license assessment may be required for access to controlled information or technology

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions • Life and disability insurance • Paid vacation and holidays • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Wellness programs • Tuition reimbursement • Employee discounts • Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage • Pet insurance • Work-life support resources