Senior Aerospace Buyer – Controls & Test Equipment

Beehive Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity in company

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Buyer to support tactical procurement in Centennial, CO. You will source, negotiate, and issue purchase orders across controls, test hardware, and manufacturing support equipment, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and government contracting standards.

The role requires strong supplier management, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing, negotiating, and issuing purchase orders in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting requirements.
• Ability to read statements of work and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for various categories.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, bid analysis, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Procure electronics, PCB’s, motors, pumps, tooling, test hardware, and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and government contracting requirements throughout procurement.
• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation including flow-down of contract clauses to suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and long-term supply agreements.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure performance.
• Identify cost reduction, process improvements, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Maintain procurement records and sourcing docs in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support audits and documentation for AS9100, ISO standards, and contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Beehive Industries is seeking a Buyer to support tactical procurement in Centennial, CO. You will source, negotiate, and issue purchase orders across controls, test hardware, and manufacturing support equipment, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and government contracting standards.

The role requires strong supplier management, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.