Senior Buyer

Immediately Hiring: Senior Buyer

Company: DAYTON-GRANGER, INC. (DG)

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Direct Hire

WHO WE ARE: Celebrating 80 years as a leading supplier to the aerospace industry, Dayton Granger Inc. (DG) designs and manufactures avionic products (antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection) for customers including commercial airframe manufacturers, military program managers and general aviation aircraft manufacturers. The “DG Team' is a community of employees, each contributing their diverse knowledge, experiences, and expertise to exceed customer expectations, adhere to quality standards, and address each challenge with determination and out of the box thinking

Overview:

As a Senior Buyer you will be sourcing, purchasing, and managing a variety of commodities necessary for DG's manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining inventory levels to support production schedules. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of procuring electronic components in a manufacturing environment

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment efficiently.
• Develop sourcing strategies for cost reduction and supply stability.
• Forecast material availability and anticipate market trends.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for inventory planning and procurement.
• Maintain accurate costing and collaborate with accounting for error resolution.
• Analyze inventory data for performance insights and improvement opportunities.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships and assess their performance.
• Identify new supply sources and evaluate options for stocked and new items.
• Fulfill additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in either Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
• .Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain or procurement in manufacturing (preferably within the aerospace industry).
• Interprets and applies company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, compliance
• Proficiency in supply chain principles, methods, and best practices.
• Proficient with inventory management software, preferably Oracle.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex dataset
• Other tasks assigned by management.
• Follows all DG safety procedures as per company policies

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___BENEFITS

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Coverage, Complimentary Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Coverage, Long and Short term Disability Coverage, Mental Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with matching contributions, tuition reimbursement, team building activities, relocation assistance, length of service/milestone anniversary gifts, and an on-site gym.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a well-established, long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets. DG loves its employees! Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)

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