Procurement Buyer - Equipment & Parts
HireTalentWe're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. You will interact with our customers, the Programs, to address concerns and ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track. They will be competent in our client's Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives.
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preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote, performing price analyses in support of proposals, and have developed negotiation strategies and led formal negotiations. Our Buyer III is experienced in constructing various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business to include 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 to resolve issues within this process.
They will lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., They will support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include 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 positively impact safe human spaceflight.
Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform price analyses in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies. Construct various contracting types for major procurement activities, including long range procurement agreements and sourcing partnerships. Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process.
Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved. Ensure delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management.
Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF). Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics. Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.
Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations.
Certified
Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
Project Management
Professional (PMP) Certification.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.