Senior Buyer

ApTask; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ApTask is seeking a skilled professional for a procurement management role in Cape Canaveral, FL. In this position, you will manage suppliers and ensure the timely delivery of production materials.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management, 5+ years of experience, and strong analytical skills. The role emphasizes contract negotiation within the aerospace sector, ideally suited for someone with knowledge of AS9100 standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Supply Chain Management or a Master's with 3 years.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 standards.
• Ability to manage and negotiate contracts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct suppliers and teammates for spaceflight systems.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal and develop negotiation strategies.
• Lead the identification and management of strategic agreements.

Skills

Procurement and supplier management

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Negotiating multiple contract types

Deadline management

Analytical skills and program metrics

People and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Location: 7315 N Atlantic Ave. Cape Canerval, FL

Pay rate - $50/hr on W2.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems.
• Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs of ***.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform price analyses in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies.
• Construct various contracting types for major procurement activities, including long range procurement agreements and sourcing partnerships.
• Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process.
• Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)).
• Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved.
• Ensure delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF).
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload.
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
• Must have top notch people and communication skills.
• Working understanding of AS9100 standards.
• Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.

Nice-to-have

• Prior experience in the Space or Aerospace industry.
• Experience with Avionics or Fluids components.
• Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Supply