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Aerospace Principal Buyer

Aerospace Principal Buyer

Align Aerospace LLCChatsworth, CA, United States
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Join Align Aerospace as an Aerospace Logistics Data Accuracy Expert :   Principal Buyer  Data in Motion. Strategy in Action .

At Align Aerospace, accuracy isnt optional its our advantage. As our Principal Buyer, youll transform complex data into clear decisions, ensuring every purchase order, supplier partnership, and cost analysis aligns with our mission : keeping aircraft and our operations flying flawlessly.

Youll be both the data authority and the purchasing strategist, driving supplier performance, verifying order accuracy, and shaping the standards others follow. If you thrive where numbers meet nuance, and precision meets purpose your next flight path starts here.

Your Mission

Be the expert who signs off on safety. Youll inspect and validate components to the industry's highest standards AS9102, ISO 9001, and customer-specific specs. Every part you approve supports pilots, protects passengers, and powers global flight. This isnt just a job its a responsibility with altitude.

Your Mission

Be the expert who ensures every purchase lands exactly where it should. Youll manage a select commodity portfolio, review team POs for accuracy and compliance, and serve as a trusted escalation point for supplier challenges. Youll lead supplier visits, performance reviews, and cost analyses that move the needle for quality, delivery, and margin.

This isnt a seat on the sidelines its your runway to leadership. A role for those who lead with data, think with precision, and are ready to advance into higher-level purchasing positions.

Your Command Console :

Youll have the systems and visibility to make high-impact decisions :

  • SAP for lifecycle purchasing, PO compliance, and vendor performance tracking
  • Power BI & Excel dashboards for cost modeling, variance analysis, and supplier scorecards
  • Supplier relationship and business review frameworks for continuous improvement and negotiation excellence
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Quality, and Sales to keep every fastener and forecast on course

Why Youll Love This Job

  • Impact That Counts Every component you approve supports global flight and passenger safety.
  • Learn by Doing Get hands-on with the industrys best tools, processes, and mentors.
  • A Career with Altitude We promote from within your next step could be Lead or Delegated Inspector.
  • Great People, Great Purpose Work with experts who care as much about teamwork as they do about accuracy.
  • Benefits That Keep You Performing at Your Best

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Bonus opportunity annually
  • Medical, Dental, and FREE Vision Coverage
  • Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
  • Flexible schedules with your choice of Mon-Fri or 9 / 80.
  • Casual work environment no lab coats, just casual jeans
  • Kickstart your shift in style with our awesome shoe credit program!
  • Ongoing career development opportunities
  • Youll Be

    A trusted procurement expert who ensures precision, consistency, and accountability across every purchase order.  Youll own a smaller strategic commodity portfolio while acting as the quality checkpoint for all purchasing activity, validating accuracy, compliance, and supplier alignment. Youll conduct supplier visits, lead business reviews, and partner with leadership to improve processes, pricing, and performance.

    This role stands apart because it combines hands-on buying with analytical oversight and team mentorship shaping purchasing excellence without formal direct reports. Its the bridge between tactical execution and strategic leadership ideal for a future growth focused minds.

    Requirements :

    What You Bring (Requirements)

  • 5+ years of progressive purchasing experience Including 3+ years in analytical or senior-level procurement.
  • Bachelors degree (preferred) Demonstrated success in complex purchasing, supplier management, or analytical roles is equally valued.
  • Expert-level system knowledge proficiency in SAP or other similar ERP system
  • Strong Excel and Power BI skills pivot tables, trend analysis, and dashboards are your second language.
  • Proven experience conducting supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow-ups.
  • Exceptional attention to detail accuracy is your brand.
  • Clear communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence outcomes without formal authority.
  • Analytical mindset with operational judgment you can see the story behind the data.
  • What a Top Candidate Looks Like

    The standout Principal Buyer is both a data analyst and a relationship architect. You balance the precision of a spreadsheet with the intuition of a seasoned negotiator. Youre proactive catching small details before they become major issues and you thrive on turning numbers into action.

    Youre someone who :

  • Anticipates supplier risks before they appear.
  • Can walk into a supplier business review with the data in hand and leave with a commitment for improvement.
  • Mentors quietly but powerfully guiding Buyers toward excellence without needing a title to do it.
  • Thinks in systems, speaks in data, and acts with ownership.
  • If youre the kind of buyer who spots inefficiencies like radar and sees purchasing as both a science and an art youre the one we want in the cockpit!

    Apply now to join Align Aerospace where precision, safety, and aerospace excellence take flight.

    At Align Aerospace, we believe diversity fuels innovation and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individualregardless of race, color, religion, gender, identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristicis valued and empowered to thrive.

    We welcome unique perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

    Lets build the future of aerospace together.

    Compensation details : 85000-90000 Yearly Salary

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