Sr. Planner/Buyer Development (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Sr. Planner/Buyer Development (Aerospace): Managing end-to-end planning and procurement for developmental prototype programs with an accent on material sourcing, long-lead time management, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Focus on navigating complex supply chain challenges in a precision machining and aerospace environment while ensuring ITAR compliance.

Location: Onsite in Buffalo, NY. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR compliance.

Salary: $75,000–$95,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a performance-driven organization specializing in high-performance motion and fluid control systems for aerospace and defense applications.

What you will do

• Analyze engineering drawings and Bills of Materials to determine material and tooling requirements for new programs.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules to ensure all milestones are met.
• Source and purchase specialty components and manage Outside Processing purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers to meet strict program budgets.
• Resolve supplier non-conformances in coordination with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain data integrity for development parts.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR compliance.
• 3 years in procurement and 1 year in planning within a precision machining or aerospace/defense environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering (or Associate's degree with 7 years of related experience).
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and ability to read complex blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong negotiation and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven prototype environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with day one enrollment.
• Generous 401k contribution and match.
• Flexible Planned Vacation and open paid time off policy.
• Profit sharing for full-time employees.
• Onsite health center and nature trails on campus.
• Inclusive company culture with stock purchase program.