Buyer III; YOE Job Kent area,Washington USA,Business

Position: Buyer III (5+ YOE)
JOB TITLE:
Buyer III

LOCATION:

Onsite in Merritt Island, FL;
Open to Kent, WA
DURATION: 6 Months
PAY RANGE: $48 - $72/hr. (based on location)

Company:
Our client, a leading aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight services company, is currently recruiting for a Buyer III to join their innovative and rapidly growing team.

Job Description

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 of the company.
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.
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 Materials (T&M), and cost type (CPFF, CPIF).
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, 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-have:

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.

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.

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