Indirect Buyer II

InvestedintheMission; Berthoud (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major, a leading aerospace propulsion innovator, seeks an Indirect Buyer II to manage capital equipment and indirect purchases. You will negotiate terms, coordinate PO issuance, and align with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Finance to ensure on-time delivery at best total cost of ownership.

The role requires 2–4 years in procurement within a manufacturing setting, strong negotiation skills, and experience with RFIs/RFQs. On-site in Berthoud/Longmont, CO with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience is a plus).
• Experience purchasing capital equipment, indirect materials, and services.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of the RFI, RFQ, supplier selection, PO, and supplier management process.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for capital equipment and indirect purchasing requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand technical, schedule, budget, and commercial requirements.
• Execute RFIs, RFQs, RFPs; obtain and evaluate supplier proposals and support supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders while ensuring purchasing documentation is accurate and complete.
• Coordinate capital equipment purchases from PO placement through delivery, installation, and acceptance.
• Manage indirect commodities, including manufacturing support equipment, facilities supplies and services, office equipment, software and licensing, calibration, PPE and safety equipment.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement activities.
• Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, responsiveness, pricing, and service levels, and elevate significant performance concerns.
• Support competitive sourcing, cost-savings, and purchasing-consolidation initiatives.
• Resolve supplier issues proactively, including price discrepancies, delayed shipments, or damaged goods.
• Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and contractual or regulatory requirements.
• Identify cost saving and purchasing consolidation opportunities.
• Proactively communicate updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Project management

Tools

Odoo

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here.

Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

Ursa Major is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive, Indirect Buyer II to support sourcing, negotiating, and procurement of capital equipment, facilities-related purchases, services, software, and other indirect materials required to support company operations. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Digital Operations, Finance, and Operations to ensure indirect purchases are completed on time, at the best total cost of ownership, and in compliance with company purchasing policies.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, commercially minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where priorities may change frequently. This individual will manage assigned purchasing activities from requisition through purchase order issuance and supplier delivery, support competitive sourcing activities, negotiate commercial terms within their level of authority, and maintain strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.

This position is available in our Berthoud, Colorado and Longmont, Colorado facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for capital equipment and indirect purchasing requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand technical, schedule, budget, and commercial requirements.
• Execute RFIs, RFQs, RFPs; obtain and evaluate supplier proposals and support supplier selection.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, and other commercial terms.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders while ensuring purchasing documentation is accurate and complete.
• Coordinate capital equipment purchases from PO placement through delivery, installation, and acceptance.
• Manage indirect commodities, which may include manufacturing support equipment, facilities supplies and services, office equipment and furniture, digital operations hardware, software and licensing, calibration, PPE and safety equipment, others as needed.
• Maintain positive supplier relationships and support supplier performance improvement activities.
• Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, responsiveness, pricing, and service levels, and elevate significant performance concerns.
• Support competitive sourcing, cost-savings, and purchasing-consolidation initiatives.
• Resolve supplier issues proactively, including any issues related to price discrepancies, delayed shipments, or damaged goods.
• Maintain purchasing records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable contractual or regulatory requirements.
• Identify cost saving and purchasing consolidation opportunities.
• Proactively communicate updates to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment (aerospace experience is a plus).
• Experience purchasing capital equipment, indirect materials, and services.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of the RFI, RFQ, supplier selection, PO, and supplier management process.
• Experience with modern ERP systems (Odoo knowledge is a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Experience negotiating service agreements and equipment contracts.
• Familiarity with CapEx budgeting processes.
• Experience with strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and production environments.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $68,000 - $85,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

No outside recruiters, please.