Aerospace Buyer

Averro; Cocoa (FL); On-site; USD 64,223 - 71,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cocoa, Florida, seeks an Aerospace Buyer to manage procurement processes and supplier relationships for spaceflight systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, experience in negotiating various contract types, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This role is contract-based with potential for extension or conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Experience with multiple contract types including FFP and T&M.
• Working understanding of AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct suppliers to support spaceflight systems.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote.
• Take ownership of the procurement process.

Skills

Procurement and supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of FAR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

This range is provided by Averro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$46.62/yr - $51.94/yr

Job Title: Aerospace Buyer

Pay: $46.26 or $51.94/hr depending on level of experience

Shift: 8am-5pm

Location: 5x days onsite in Merritt Island, FL

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.
• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing