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Buyer III

Mavensoft Technologies

Job Title: Buyer III

Work location : Onsite Kent, WA

Duration : 6 months

Terms : W2 contract



Position 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 client.
  • 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.
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.

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Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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