Buyer III

About Us: 

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.  

Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:  

The Buyer III role represents a senior-level opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives within the manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for complex sourcing decisions, contract negotiations, and supplier strategy for critical or high-value commodities. Acting as a subject matter expert and mentor, the Buyer III drives cost optimization, supply continuity, and risk mitigation while collaborating closely with site leadership and corporate procurement to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

Location: Euclid, Ohio. This is an onsite position with about 10% travel.

Responsibilities: 

• Leads strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier selection decisions.
• Owns complex or high-value commodities and contracts.
• Develops sourcing strategies aligned with site and business objectives.
• Drives cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier development.
• Mentors Buyer I/II roles and may act as a site or category lead.
• Interfaces with senior site leadership and corporate procurement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field AND 7 years of purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience – OR – in lieu of degree, 10 years of purchasing, supply chain, or manufacturing operations experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 10+ years of aerospace and/or manufacturing experience.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred (CPSM, CPM, CSCP, CPIM).
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization tools to drive efficiency and readiness.
• Ability to manage cross-functional and matrixed teams and drive collaboration across departments.
• Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and make informed decisions regarding readiness planning and process improvement.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment requires you to pivot and adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 
• Experience with multi-site procurement activities.
• Proven cost savings track record.
• Experience with 3^rd party indirect software, preferably Coupa
• Willing to travel 10%

Working Conditions:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. 
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds. 
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules. 

Acknowledgements: 

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

Benefits: 

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.