Buyer III, Metallic Raw Materials

Firefly Aerospace; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Supply Chain Buyer, where your focus on precision and supplier relationships will play a vital role in driving successful production and R&D efforts. You'll work closely with various teams to ensure material compliance, support decision-making, and enhance supply chain efficiency while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Generous health, dental, and vision plans

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Short term disability

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing supplier relationships and contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of metallic stock, alloys, and coatings in aerospace.
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support Supply Chain efforts with Production and R&D teams.
• Manage supplier selection processes in R&D and production.
• Analyze supply chain data to improve productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

BA, BS in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Firefly Aerospace

As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

Become a vital force in Firefly's groundbreaking journey to Launch, Land, and Orbit! Our Supply Chain Team is seeking sharp, energetic individuals with an unwavering eye for detail. As a Supply Chain Buyer, you'll be a critical pillar of the Firefly Purchasing Team. Step up, contribute meaningfully, and shape the future with us

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Supply Chain efforts with Production and R & D teams.

• Support Make/Buy decision on Metallic Raw Materials supporting Firefly’s Machine Shop, Production Departments, R&D group, and Launch/Spacecraft Programs.

• Manage the selection process for suppliers in an R & D and production environment.

• Own the supplier selection process for new suppliers in R & D and production.

• Support (TCO) cost savings efforts for R&D and production.

• Help resolve risk issues from long lead, raw material, capacity, sole source, and other constraints that arise within the Supply Chain.

• Follow Corporate Procurement Practices and Procedures when making decisions concerning negotiating, sourcing, and contracting for all goods and services purchased for the plant.

• Compare quotes against requirements and budgetary compliance.

• Align R & D and production efforts with AVL (Approved Vendor List) data and compliance.

• Handle communications and negotiations with vendors and suppliers while ensuring all quality standards are met.

• Drive schedule recovery and corrective action.

• Analyze supply chain data and performance to improve productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.

• Assist with a wide array of additional functions as necessary within a rapid growth R&D environment.

• Review business aspects of requisition and provide advice as subject matter expert.

• Manage, audit and select suppliers to achieve Firefly objectives.

• Assist requisitioners in selecting suppliers that align and comply with Firefly ASL/AVL. (Approved Supplier/Vendor list)

• Work with Finance to ensure that contracts align with Federal, State and Local laws.

• Ensure minimum stock volumes for raw materials are maintained.

• Act as liaison between stakeholders such as the Purchasing Team, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Systems, etc.

• Help develop processes for MRO/Indirect spend that leverage Firefly Policies and Best Practices.

• Own and manage supplier set-up activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 5+ years of experience managing supplier relationships and contracts
• Extensive knowledge of metallic stock, alloys, and coatings used in the aerospace industry
• R & D experience
• BA, BS in related field
• Great project management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to back up conclusions with data
• Time management skills, with the ability to separate the important tasks from the noise
• Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure
• MS Office (including Excel, Word & Outlook)
• Software operation and data entry skills
• Proficiency to analyze quotes to determine the overall best offer for a product/service; including supplier past performance, capability, capacity, and financial stability
• Experience with Service Contracts, State Tax Schedule, Facilities contracts, consumables, Contractors, sub-contractors, etc.
• Possess a valid “Real ID” driver’s license, and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks
• Physical stamina to perform regular duties, including
  • o Lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds
  • o Stand for long periods of time
  • o Crouch, bend, and reach

Desired

• Finance Background/Education.
• Odoo ERP/MRP knowledge.
• ITAR experience.
• Aerospace Industry experience
• Experience in R&D, Proto-typing and test environment a plus.
• Experience in AS9100 environment

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, pet Insurance, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.