Job Description

If you're an experienced purchasing professional looking to make a measurable impact in a company that's rebuilding for long-term success,

MD Helicopters

wants to hear from you.


We're seeking a

Buyer

who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. This role is critical to ensuring that our supply chain delivers the quality, precision, and reliability our aircraft are known for.


As a Buyer at MD Helicopters, you'll be responsible for the procurement of raw materials, components, assemblies, supplies, and services while meeting strict schedules and budget expectations. You'll manage purchasing activity from end to end including supplier qualification, proposal development, contract negotiation, and performance management and play a key role in ensuring our production and overhaul programs run seamlessly.


This position requires strong analytical thinking, independent judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Execute procurement based on purchase requisitions and MRP requirements while maintaining compliance with established processes and policies. Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with production, spares, and repair objectives. Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including requests for proposals, purchase orders, contract negotiations, and supplier performance. Collaborate with Program Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure pricing accuracy, material availability, and schedule adherence. Analyze market trends and perform cost modeling to drive competitive sourcing decisions. Maintain accurate and detailed purchasing records, including change orders and amendments. Resolve supplier issues related to pricing, quality, and delivery in collaboration with internal departments. Evaluate supplier procedures to identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead time improvement, and performance enhancement. Track and report on supplier metrics to ensure targets for quality, delivery, and cost are consistently achieved. Support continuous improvement initiatives by developing policies, procedures, and process enhancements. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, building strong professional relationships that support long-term business goals.

Why MD Helicopters?

At MD Helicopters, every role directly impacts the safety, performance, and legacy of our aircraft. We value accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, a culture built on integrity, and

three weeks of accrued paid time off plus the week between Christmas and New Year's off totaling four weeks of PTO each year.

If you're ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization that's shaping the next generation of rotorcraft excellence, apply today.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or procurement within manufacturing or aerospace. Strong negotiation and analytical skills with proven experience managing supplier relationships. Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and purchasing processes. Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities effectively. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.



MD Helicopters, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Experience and understanding of an MRP / ERP system (preferably JD Edwards) preferred. Strong negotiation skills required. General understanding of purchasing policies, processes and procedures. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite. (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Demonstrated aptitude for process improvement and use of Lean and Six-Sigma resources and tools. Ability to read, analyze and interpret MRP reports, purchase requisitions, RFQ's, and supplier contracts. Ability to understand engineering processes and interpret engineering drawings. The successful candidate must be aggressive but yet professional on behalf of the company and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment. Ability to generate quantitative improvements in supplier delivery, quality, and costs is very desirable. Ability to work in a global environment and build trust with variety of cultures. Self-motivated, persistent, hands-on, result oriented, well organized with ability to handle multiple projects within expected time frame. Must be proactive and have a sense of urgency to meet the demands of all customers and have the ability to think ahead of potential problems. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, and organization skills are required. The ability to understand and follow instructions and the ability to concentrate is required Excellent written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to get along with others or to be part of a team. Access to Export Control Information. Regular attendance at the worksite.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or University required, with 2-4 years of work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferences will be given to: 1) Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology/Management, Finance and Accounting Degrees. 2) Specific military or commercial Aerospace or OEM airframer procurement experience. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.



This document does not create an employment contracts, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Purchasing and supply management profession certifications such as: Institute of Supply Management's CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), The Certified in Supply Management (CSM) preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.




Work performed in an office and factory settings. Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors and fumes. Occasionally required to lift up to 20 lbs. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities.



A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.




MD Helicopters, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, and gender identity.