Sr Purchasing Specialist - Avionics & Mission Systems

We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Purchasing Specialist, Avionics & Mission Systems to support the sourcing and procurement of critical avionics, electrical, and mission systems hardware. This role will manage purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and order execution supporting programs from early development through production. 

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, commercially minded, and comfortable working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams in a fast-paced, early-stage aerospace environment. 

• Source and procure avionics, electrical, and mission systems hardware, including PCB/PCBAs, sensors, harnesses, connectors, power electronics, and related components. 

• Develop sourcing strategies and establish supplier partnerships that optimize cost, quality, lead time, and supply-chain risk. 

• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, lead times, commercial terms, NRE, and other purchasing requirements. 

• Issue and manage purchase orders supporting prototype, development, qualification, and production builds. 

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to ensure hardware meets technical requirements and program schedules. 

• Monitor supplier performance, long-lead components, capacity, availability, and obsolescence/EOL risks, proactively addressing potential disruptions. 

• Support resolution of supplier quality, delivery, invoicing, engineering change, and material non-conformance issues. 

• Ensure purchasing activities and supplier documentation comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable ITAR/DFARS requirements. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• 4+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing. 

• Experience managing suppliers and purchasing complex engineered hardware or components. 

• Demonstrated experience negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms. 

• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with ERP/MRP systems. 

• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, space, or aviation. 

• Purchasing or sourcing experience supporting avionics, electronics, electrical, or mission systems.