Buyer, Planner

TL;DR

Buyer, Planner (Supply Chain): Overseeing procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and production planning for hypersonic vehicle systems with an accent on cost reduction, inventory optimization, and NPI processes. Focus on negotiating pricing/terms, managing import/export, and ensuring targeted quality and wastage levels.

Location: Onsite – Buffalo, NY. This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Salary: $75,000–$90,000 Annually (Buffalo, NY)

Company

hirify.global develops hypervelocity vehicles and Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems with a cross-disciplinary team in East Aurora, NY.

What you will do

• Oversee design, implementation, or delivery of projects, processes, or programs.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, collaborating across departments to reduce costs and optimize resources.
• Procure products/services, handle sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, order processing, and performance management.
• Plan finished goods demand, production, and inventory to meet quality, wastage, and stock targets.
• Manage movement, storage, and control of materials, tools, and packaging.
• Handle import/export, customs, and freight forwarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant field.
• 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of supply chain, procurement, materials management, and production planning principles.
• Intermediate MS Excel and MS Office skills; SAP experience helpful.

Culture & Benefits

• Financial rewards: competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, FSA/HSA.
• Work/life balance: flexible PTO, holidays, parental leave.
• Health & welfare: medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, EAP.
• Professional development: tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership programs.
• Diverse workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events.