Hiring: Senior Buyer Company: CyberCoders Location: Camarillo, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:32:26 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, SAP, SQL, Six Sigma, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of progressive procurement experience with responsibility for strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management within aerospace or highly regulated industries. Required Skills: •Lead end-to-end procurement activities for assigned aerospace categories, including strategic sourcing, category planning, and RFx management (RFI/RFP/RFQ). •Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), increase supplier value, and deliver measurable cost savings and risk mitigation. •Manage supplier relationships and performance through Supplier Performance Management programs, KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews; conduct supplier audits as needed. •Negotiate commercial terms and contracts, manage contract lifecycle and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procurement policies. •Process and manage purchase orders (PO) and requisitions accurately and on time using ERP/eProcurement systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle Purchasing, SAP MM, Jaggaer, Coupa, Ariba). •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing, logistics, and finance) to align procurement decisions with production schedules, MRP/demand forecasts, and inventory targets. •Perform spend analysis, supplier risk assessments, and vendor risk management to identify opportunities for consolidation, cost avoidance, and continuity of supply. •Support import/export compliance, incoterms application, logistics and freight management activities, and coordination with customs and global transportation partners. Qualifications: •Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Senior Procurement professional in the aerospace industry (required). •Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or MBA is a plus. •Applied hands-on capability in ERP and eProcurement systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle Purchasing, SAP MM, Jaggaer, Coupa, and Ariba; strong familiarity with PO processing and RFx workflows. •Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and contract management, including working knowledge of incoterms and import/export compliance. •Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Macros), experience with Tableau and Power BI, and ability to use SQL for data analysis and spend analytics. •Operational familiarity with Lean Procurement and Six Sigma methodologies; certification (Six Sigma, CPSM, CSCP) is a plus. •Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills; proven ability to influence at all levels. •Strong problem-solving orientation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Compensation: •$85,000 - $110,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!