Buyer at EMF Engineered Components, LLC in Merritt Island, FL

At EMF Engineered Components, we're not just a team; we're family and we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Buyer to join us! Why work with us at EMF? We foster a culture of collaboration, respect and empowering our employees in a supportive environment. Come join a team where not only do we make cool stuff for the aerospace industry, but your experience and contribution is valued in so many ways! The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services to support aerospace production and operations. This role ensures all purchased goods and services meet quality, cost, and delivery standards while adhering to aerospace and customer-specific requirements. The Buyer collaborates closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production to maintain uninterrupted material flow and optimize supplier performance. Familiarity with aerospace special processes—such as heat treating, plating, anodizing, nondestructive testing (NDT), and coatings—is essential for evaluating supplier capability and compliance.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Procurement & Sourcing

• Manage the complete purchasing cycle from requisition through delivery.
• Source and qualify suppliers that meet aerospace standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP, etc.).
• Evaluate supplier capability for special processes such as heat treat, plating, passivation, anodizing, chemical conversion, NDT, and painting.
• Working with raw material suppliers as well as subcontract machining suppliers.
• Solicit and analyze quotations; negotiate pricing, lead times, and contract terms.
• Establish and maintain supplier agreements and long-term pricing strategies.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery goals are met.
• Collaborate with suppliers on process capability and compliance with aerospace requirements.
• Work with Quality and Engineering to resolve nonconformance, deviations, or special process issues.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and lead supplier improvement initiatives when needed.

Material & Inventory Control

• Coordinate with Planning and Production to ensure timely availability of materials and outside processing services.
• Track order status and proactively resolve delivery or processing delays.
• Support cost-reduction and inventory optimization programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering to understand technical drawings, material callouts, and process specifications.
• Ensure suppliers understand and comply with customer and industry requirements for special process certifications (e.g., NADCAP).
• Interface with Quality, Production, and Finance to align procurement activity with project timelines and budgets.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance, reduce lead times, and lower total acquisition costs.
• Stay current on market trends, materials, and evolving aerospace special process technologies.

Education and Experience Requirements and Skills:

• 3–7 years of purchasing experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience sourcing and managing suppliers that perform special processes such as heat treat, plating, NDT, welding, and coating.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, machining, and fabrication processes.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process specifications.
• Knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, and ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all essential functions of the job.

Preferred Skills:

• CPM, CPSM, or APICS certification.
• Experience with supplier development, audits, or special process qualification.
• Working knowledge of aerospace standards and customer specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Work Authorization:

• United States citizen

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Office-based environment with periodic supplier site visits, including special process houses. May require collaboration with global suppliers and flexible scheduling across time zones.

We offer competitive compensation packages including benefits such as medical, dental, vision insurances, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and more! Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to our company's success! If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a company that treats you like family, we would love to hear from you.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person