Senior Procurement Buyer - Aerospace Steel

Company With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management.

An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-time" or "just-in-sequence."

thyssenkrupp Aerospace is a subsidiary of the internationally operating thyssenkrupp Group. We focus on supplying aerospace raw materials and finished part logistics to the world's leading aerospace companies and their supply chains. Operating from 35 service centers in 15 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific enables us to aggregate demand across a single supply chain on behalf of the world's leading OEM's, while at the same time providing a truly responsive local service to meet the needs of individual subcontractors anywhere in the world.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Procurement Buyer with expertise in sourcing steel as a raw material, particularly for aerospace applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier engagement, including contacts with major U.S. and international aerospace-grade steel mills, and a proven ability to execute sourcing activities and support contract negotiations. A solid understanding of supply chain operations is essential to ensure alignment with production, logistics, and inventory strategies.

• Execute procurement activities for aerospace-grade steel, including plate, bar, and forgings.
• Maintain relationships with key domestic and international steel mills and service centers.
• Assist in negotiating supply agreements ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, and delivery performance.
• Monitor global steel market trends, pricing, and capacity constraints to inform sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics, and supply chain teams to align procurement with production needs.
• Track supplier performance and elevate issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and internal procurement policies.
• Support risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and inventory planning.

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirement for, the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years focused on steel sourcing.
• Knowledge of aerospace-grade steel specifications and mill capabilities.
• Familiarity with the U.S. steel industry; international exposure preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills.
• Experience working with aerospace OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers is a plus.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.
• Solid understanding of supply chain principles, including demand planning, logistics, and inventory control.

Preferred Attributes:

• Familiarity with aerospace compliance standards (e.g., AS9100, DFARS).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for supplier engagement.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.

Salary Range: $90,257.73 - $ annually

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

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