Senior Buyer

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company that builds space infrastructure and delivers technology‑driven solutions. The company is seeking a Senior Buyer who will manage the procurement lifecycle for complex, high‑value purchases of materials, equipment, and services in support of its programs and operations.

The Senior Buyer is a seasoned procurement professional who serves as a subject matter expert within the Procurement team, guiding junior buyers, leading negotiations with strategic suppliers, and ensuring all procurement activities are executed in full compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and contractual requirements. The role requires independent judgment, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, program‑driven environment.

• Execute the full procurement lifecycle from pre‑procurement planning through contract closeout for complex, high‑value, and technically sensitive purchases including materials, equipment, services, and subcontracts.
• Develop, issue, and manage competitive solicitations including RFQ, RFP, and IFB in accordance with organizational policy and applicable regulations.
• Conduct thorough price and cost analysis to establish fair and reasonable pricing before award, including market research and competitive benchmarking.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, delivery, and performance requirements with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value outcomes.
• Draft, review, and administer purchase orders, blanket purchase orders, and subcontracts including all required terms, conditions, quality clauses, and regulatory flow‑downs.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance throughout the period of performance, including milestone tracking, delivery monitoring, invoice review, and issue resolution.
• Process purchase order modifications, amendments, and change orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate subcontract closeout activities including final invoice reconciliation, deliverable acceptance confirmation, and file documentation.
• Identify and escalate compliance concerns, conflicts of interest, or potential ethics violations to Procurement leadership.
• Ensure all suppliers providing classed materials or services are verified on the Approved Supplier List prior to award in coordination with Procurement Quality.
• Conduct and document NDA verification prior to release of any proprietary technical data or drawings to suppliers.
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Configuration Management, and Quality to ensure procurement activities align with program requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Participate in program reviews, integrated product team meetings, and supplier technical interchange meetings as the Procurement representative.
• Support the development and review of Statements of Work, technical specifications, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with engineering and technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment holds, and supplier account issues in a timely manner.
• Provide procurement guidance and training to Material Planners, requisitioners, and junior buyers on process requirements and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, engineering, or a related field required, with 8 to 12 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex subcontracts and purchase orders with values exceeding $1M.
• Proven experience with FAR and DFARS compliant procurement in a government contracting environment.
• Experience with ERP systems—Costpoint, SAP, Deltek, or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience conducting price and cost analysis and competitive source selection.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a high‑tempo, ambiguous, and evolving environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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