Buyer III - Aerospace/Avionics

​JOB TITLE: Buyer III - Aerospace/Avionics
LOCATION: Kent, WA; Huntsville, AL; or Melbourne, FL
DURATION: Through EOY
RATE RANGE: $33 - $67/hr, depending on location and experience

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our Buyer will ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of the company. They will be competent in Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives. They have excellent oral and written skills and solid communication skills. They also have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote, performing cost analysis in support of proposals, and have developed negotiation strategies and led formal negotiations. Our Buyer is experienced in constructing various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business, including long-range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies.

They take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and are accountable for resolving issues within this process. Supplier management is a critical aspect of the job. They will support the overall procurement organization’s strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved, including delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements. Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem-solving. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact safe human spaceflight positively. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Expediting
• PR cleanup, Supplier Communication on Bids
• Statusing

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in buying in Aerospace OR Defense procurement or contract management
• Experience in Machined Parts or Avionics
• Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.
• Interprets and applies company policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards, and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFARS, SOX Compliance.
• Ensure timely, effective completion of supply chain projects and initiatives.
• Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records.
• Strong analytical skills, data-driven, with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
• Create and maintain systems and processes to streamline operations.
• People and communication skills.
• Working understanding of AS9100 standards.
• An eagerness to identify opportunities, find solutions, execute plans, and evaluate results critically and expediently
• Highly analytical and critical thinker
• Maintains passion for solving problems from end-to-end
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and prioritize workload
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
• Adept at working with different systems and making recommendations on improvements for both systems and processes
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

​ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification

EDUCATION:


BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.