Senior Buyer

Talentify; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Senior Buyer for a 6-month contract in Kent, WA to support a space exploration company developing reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems. The Senior Buyer will perform day-to-day procurement activities, focusing on avionics and electronics manufacturing experience, and will collaborate with facilities and project teams.

The role requires managing suppliers, issuing RFPs/RFQs, cost analysis, and negotiating terms to ensure best value.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in purchasing/supply chain at tactical level.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; avionics procurement knowledge.
• Experience with cost-type contracting and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day procurement for construction and facilities projects.
• Develop strategic suppliers and contractors; manage bids and awards.
• Prepare and evaluate RFPs/RFQs; perform price and cost analysis.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and best-value practices.

Skills

Avionics systems

Task prioritization

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cost analysis

Cost-type contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS/CPM/CSCP certification

MBA preferred

Tools

Costpoint

Coupa

JIRA

Job description

Senior Buyer

Location: Kent, WA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $74.30 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: 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. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role supports a space exploration company developing reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems. The Senior Buyer performs day-to-day procurement activities supporting various construction and facilities projects, requiring a strong background in purchasing and supply chain with avionics and/or electronic manufacturing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day to day procurement activities supporting various construction and facilities 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.
• Ensures 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 to mitigate 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 the suppliers, and supplier performance problems.
• Attend/support weekly project planning and status meetings.
• Minor travel is required.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by leadership.

Required Skills

• Understanding avionics systems and components, including software and hardware (EEE components, PCBs, PCBAs, LRUs, antennas, batteries, sensors, ordnance, harnesses, instrumentation, secondary structures, engineering & testing services).
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively 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.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in construction and facilities purchasing.
• Experience with public purchasing procedures.
• Federal Acquisition Regulations knowledge/experience.
• Experience with Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system and JIRA Atlassian software.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent (desired).
• Master's degree, MBA preferred.

Required Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of tactical level experience in purchasing/supply chain.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Minor travel is required.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a space exploration company developing reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems, operating at the frontier of commercial space access. The organization employs procurement specialists, engineers, supply chain professionals, and program managers who collaborate across highly technical development programs.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10639

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