Job Title
PRODUCTION BUYER
Who are we?
As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners
Daher’s Industry Division site in Stuart, Florida is a key U.S. manufacturing facility specializing in the assembly of complex metallic and composite aerostructures for major commercial and defense aircraft programs. The site produces large, critical aircraft structures—including wings, fuselage sections, and structural assemblies—for leading aerospace customers such as Boeing and Gulfstream, combining advanced manufacturing, industrialization, and quality‑driven production processes. As part of Daher’s global Industry Division, the Stuart operation emphasizes safety, precision, and continuous improvement while supporting high‑rate aerospace production and investing in workforce development, technology, and long‑term growth in the North American aerospace market.
Primary Role and Responsibilities:
Daher is seeking a Production Buyer to support the procurement of materials and services for our aerostructures manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for managing supplier relationships, sourcing activities, contract execution, and operational purchasing performance to ensure uninterrupted production and cost-effective supply chain management.
What you’ll be doing day-to-day:
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Manage production purchasing activities for assigned commodities and suppliers.
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Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, contract implementation, and sourcing initiatives.
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Monitor supplier performance related to Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Risk (CQDR).
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Ensure on-time availability of materials and services to support production requirements.
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Support cost reduction, cost avoidance, and supplier performance improvement initiatives.
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Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve supplier issues and support production continuity.
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Contribute to supplier risk management, purchasing projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What you need to have:
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Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
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3 to 7 years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Experience with sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and ERP systems.
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Aerospace or aviation industry experience is strongly preferred.
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Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Fluent in English; French is a plus.
Information related to the position:
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
Your next opportunity starts here — here are the next steps:
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.
Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.
