Aerospace Buyer - Averro : Job Details

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