Buyer Sr

System One; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an experienced Sr. Buyer to support a leading aerospace client in Kent, WA.

This role manages procurement activities for avionics and electronic manufacturing programs, develops supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and ensures timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include developing RFP/RFQ packages, performing price and cost analysis, issuing contracts, ensuring compliance, leveraging Costpoint/Coupa, and collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Understanding of avionics systems and components; hardware and software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Experience with cost/price analysis.
• Knowledge of cost-type contracting.
• Ability to build trust and professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day procurement activities supporting avionics/electronic projects.
• Develop and manage strategic suppliers and contractors.
• Evaluate procurement processes to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with facilities and project leads to bid projects and award contracts.
• Develop RFP/RFQ packages and evaluate responses.
• Perform price and cost analysis.
• Issue and manage fixed-price and cost-type contracts.
• Ensure awards comply with procurement practices to achieve best value.
• Use Costpoint and/or Coupa to prepare POs and change orders.
• Ensure supplier documentation (terms, NDAs) is executed prior to engagement.
• Support order management, backlog monitoring, and schedule-risk mitigation.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct business reviews.
• Escalate discrepancies in purchasing, delivery, invoices, or payments.
• Attend weekly project planning/status meetings; minor travel may be required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Understanding avionics systems

Fast-paced environment

MS Office mastery

Independent & cross-functional work

Communication skills

Organizational & analytical skills

Cost/price analysis

Cost-type contracting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

APICS/CSCP/CPM certification (or equivalent)

MBA preferred

Tools

Costpoint

Coupa

JIRA Atlassian

Job description

Buyer Sr.
Location: Kent, WA (On-site)
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Pay Rate: $82.00/hour

System One is seeking an experienced Sr. Buyer to support a leading aerospace client in Kent, WA. This role is responsible for managing procurement activities supporting avionics and electronic manufacturing programs, developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day procurement activities supporting various avionics and/or electronic manufacturing projects.
• Develop and manage strategic suppliers and contractors.
• Evaluate current procurement processes and practices to identify areas for improvement.
• Work with facilities and project management leads to select suppliers and contractors to bid projects and award business that achieves company objectives.
• Develop RFP/RFQ packages and evaluate responses.
• Perform price and cost analysis.
• Issue and manage fixed-price and cost-type contracts.
• Ensure your awards are compliant with established procurement practices and processes.
• Ensure the best value is achieved in all procurements.
• Employ Costpoint and/or Coupa software to prepare purchase orders and change orders.
• Ensure supplier documentation, such as terms and conditions and NDAs, are executed prior to engagement. Negotiate these agreements as necessary.
• Support other buyers as necessary with order management, backlog monitoring, daily status, report tracking, and mitigation of schedule risks.
• Monitor suppliers’ performance and prepare reports and other records. Conduct supplier business reviews and develop plans to improve supplier performance.
• Serve as an escalation point for the resolution of discrepancies and issues related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoices, payments to suppliers, and supplier performance problems.
• Attend and support weekly project planning and status meetings.
• Minor travel is required.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Required Skills

• Understanding of avionics systems and components, including software and hardware (EEE components, PCBs, PCBAs, LRUs, antennas, batteries, sensors, ordnance, harnesses, instrumentation, secondary structures, engineering, and testing services).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
• Cost and price analysis experience.
• Above-average knowledge of cost-type contracting.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in construction and facilities purchasing.
• Experience with public purchasing procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with Costpoint, Coupa purchasing system, and JIRA Atlassian software.

Education

Required

• Minimum of eight (8) years of tactical-level experience in purchasing/supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

Desired

• APICS, CPM, CSCP certification, or equivalent.
• Master's degree (MBA preferred).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.