Buyer III

Centurion Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer III to join their dynamic Supply Chain Management team. This pivotal role involves procuring a diverse range of materials essential for aircraft development, ensuring compliance with acquisition procedures. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in procurement, particularly in the aerospace sector, and will excel in building effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Buyer in Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement of materials for aircraft development.
• Develop RFPs, statements of work, and evaluation criteria.

Skills

Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Compliance Acquisition Procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Equivalent Work Experience

Job description

Centurion is hiring for a Buyer III role within the Supply Chain Management organization to be responsible for procurement of a diverse portfolio of programs. The Buyer will be a key role in procuring an array of materials for the organization across a variety of programs as part of aircraft development. Procurement of build-to-print parts and commercial off the shelf components are core functions of this role.

Required:
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or equivalent work experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Management.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Buyer.
Overall, 8 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management.
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired:
Experience purchasing Build-to-Print parts from machine shops/fabricators. Knowledge of compliance acquisition procedures and FAR/DFAR requirements.
Purchasing experience to include development of RFPs, statements of work, evaluation criteria, and source selection criteria.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills to enable effective relationships with suppliers, Engineering, and Program Management.
Experience with both development and production programs in the aerospace industry.
International subcontract experience with working knowledge of import/export compliance and iTAR regulations.