Buyer III

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Cocoa (FL); On-site; USD 73,012 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm in Florida seeks a Buyer III to oversee procurement processes for spaceflight systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in supplier management and contract negotiation. Responsibilities include managing suppliers, preparing procurement proposals, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This is a contract position targeting mid-senior level professionals, offering competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with managing multiple contract types, including FFP and T&M.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct suppliers to support external development.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Quotes.
• Lead implementation and management of strategic agreements.

Skills

Procurement and supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Buyer III

3 Months (Possible extension or conversion)

Base pay range

$53.00/hr - $54.00/hr

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 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-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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Airlines and Aviation