Buyer II

Talentify; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Buyer II in Lafayette, CO to manage procurement for aerospace/defense projects. You will leverage SAP ERP experience to read engineering drawings and BOMs, source mechanical/fabricated parts, and coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Accounting to meet program requirements.

The role requires understanding FAR/DFARS and managing supplier performance, lead times, and quality issues while driving process improvements and cost savings in a manufacturing/R&D

Qualifications

• ERP experience with SAP preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and BOM structures.
• Experience with mechanical/fabricated part drawings and technical specs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet purchasing needs and standard procedures.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Accounting.
• Procurement and/or vendor contract management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Procure parts per specifications and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Set accurate item lead times and hold suppliers accountable.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts in accordance with specifications while maintaining quality standards.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and approvals.
• Maintain accurate lead times in the ERP system and monitor supplier commitments.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and process improvements across procurement.

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Buyer II

Location: Lafayette, CO

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Range: $35.00 - $39.98/hr. on W2

Description/Comment: What are the main functions of this role? The Buyer will have existing procurement experience in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry in a manufacturing or Research & Development (R&D) environment. The Buyer will have working knowledge of FAR, DFAR and/or NASA procurement regulations, price analysis, and target pricing techniques, as well as prior experience procuring Custom Fab-to-Print commodities.

Required Skill Sets

• 3-5 Years ERP Experience - SAP Preferred.
• Must be able to understand/read engineering drawings and BOM structure
• Experience working with mechanical/fabricated part drawings and technical spec understanding
• Experience working in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure the organization’s needs are met while managing purchasing process procedures
• Work cross functionally with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, Material Program Manager, Planning, and Accounting to meet business needs
• Experience in procurement and/or vendor contract management is preferred
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
• Buy parts according to specifications ensuring compliance with company quality standards. Work with Suppliers to resolve quality issues
• Set and maintain accurate item lead times in the system and hold suppliers accountable to their commitments and to meet performance expectations
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Exhibits a high level to attention to detail
• Excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, self-motivated, and be able to drive a process from start to finish

Desired Skill Sets

• Ability to compile information to make strategic decisions
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Working knowledge of vendor setup, PTO packages, T&C negotiations, NDA processing, Cost Savings negotiations.
• *Mechanical Buying experience
• *Software buying experience

Years of Experience Required (if any)

• 3-7 years

Education Level Required

• Bachelor’s degree

How will the contractor’s success be measured?

• They will utilize the 2026 Purchasing Team Goals, as well as the 1:1 Control Tower metrics based on their procurements, deliveries, trainings, etc.