Buyer III Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Buyer

III 3.8 3.8

out of 5 stars 1100 Explorer Boulevard NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

Position Title:

Buyer III Location:

Huntsville, AL – 35806

Pre-Screen Questions:

Do you have aerospace procurement experience? Do you have US government contracting experience? Do you have experience buying avionics, fluids and/or machined part components?

Responsibilities:

Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems. Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs. 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., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)). 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.

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; understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). 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; proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload. Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities. Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics. Must have top notch people and communication skills; working understanding of AS9100 standards. Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.

Nice-to-Haves:

Prior experience in the Space or Aerospace industry; experience with Avionics or Fluids components. 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.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$58.00 – $60.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Huntsville, AL 35806 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Huntsville, AL 35806: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person