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Sr. Buyer - Aerospace & Defense

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC

Role: Sr. Buyer - Aerospace & Defense Duration: 5 Months (Contract) Location: Kent, WA (On-Site) Key Skills: RFx, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF), Aerospace Supply Chain/ Space Systems Procurement 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. 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. 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. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum of 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management OR, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Supply #J-18808-Ljbffr Mavensoft Technologies, LLC

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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