Job Title: Aerospace Buyer
Industry: Aerospace/Space
Pay : $46.26 or $51.94/hr depending on level of experience
Shift : 8am-5pm
Location : 5x days onsite in Merritt Island, FL
Benefits : Eligable
Type : Contract until November, eligible for extension or conversion to full time
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 of Blue Origin.
· 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:
· 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).
· 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.
Skills:
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.
Education:
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