Purchasing Executive

Who Are We?

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner, FDH specializes in hardware, electrical, consumables and expendables, licensed products, and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero - named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 - has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero - named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 - has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here?

At FDH Aero, we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious, courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility, and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do:

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partner’s most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity, fairness, and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy, humility, and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven, diverse and experienced professionals, businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy, authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention, curiosity, and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor, we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations, embrace critique, and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People - That’s why we offer competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), 401k matching, and wellness programs. We invest in training, mentorship, and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News' Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver, to innovate, and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrow’s supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact? We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Purchasing Executive is responsible for strategic sourcing and inventory planning to support sales by managing on-time delivery and inventory mix with our suppliers. This includes ensuring that the purchasing strategy and solutions implemented support the company’s overall goals and objectives.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Create processes and procedures that improve on time delivery from our suppliers
• Implement strategies and solutions to meet our inventory goals and objectives
• Create ongoing programs to move slow moving inventory
• Promote operational cost effectiveness and organizational efficiency
• Deliver results in fast paced environment
• Lead and motivate a team through a period of change
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience as a Purchasing Manager/Director
• 5 + years of leadership/ management
• 5+ years of experience in the Electronics market
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree
• Technical background, with experience in Core Product focus (connectors, backshells, etc.) preferred
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Occasional travel - 25% of the time
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Excellent written and Oral Communication
• Detail Orientation
• Multi-tasker
• Strong negotiation skills
• Supply Chain Management
• Competitive Market Analysis Forecasting

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.