Senior Buyer

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Westminster, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Westminster, CO, is seeking a Senior Buyer to develop and execute multi-year, cross-functional supply chain strategies for aerospace programs, focusing on capital expenditures and test equipment procurement. The role involves minimizing total landed cost, supplier evaluation, and coordinating with product, operations, and quality teams to support new product development.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related fields, 8+ years in aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials, Procurement, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in buying and sourcing Capital expenditures or test equipment in the Aerospace industry; space experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and MRP systems, ideally Acumatica.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers for space applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year, cross-functional supply chain strategies for aerospace programs.
• Minimize total landed cost by managing supplier base and logistics.
• Facilitate cross-functional communications to drive optimized sourcing for new product development programs.
• Proactively identify and develop new suppliers for space applications.
• Manage procurement of capital expenditures or test equipment as part of product life cycles.
• Maintain highly organized, fast-paced program support.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Engineering / Materials / Procurement / Supply Chain Management

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

MRP systems (Acumatica)

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior Buyer to our growing team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we have the career for you.

In this position, you will develop and execute multi-year, cross-functional (e.g. product line leaders, material managers, engineers, operations, and quality) supply chain strategies. You will minimize total landed cost (material cost, freight, duties, inventory, etc.) impact by containing costs through supply base management processes and strategies working with suppliers and the company. This role will also facilitate cross-functional communications to drive optimized sourcing strategies supporting new product development programs.

Focus Areas: PCB Procurement (uploading files and discussing with vendors) and/or Chemicals and consumables (Proper procurement levels for products with expiration)

This is an in-office role located at our facility in Westminster, CO.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. MBA is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in buying and sourcing Capital expenditures or test equipment in the Aerospace industry is required. Space specific industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot table, formulas, reports) and MRP systems, ideally Acumatica.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers.
• Detailed market knowledge gained through any of the following: experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge.
• Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities.
• Must possess negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated results.
• Highly organized and able to function successfully in a fast-paced product development environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related degree.MBA is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in buying and sourcing Capital expenditures or test equipment in the Aerospace industry.
• Space specific industry experience is required.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot table, formulas, reports) and MRP systems, ideally Acumatica.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers for space applications.
• Detailed market knowledge gained through any of the following: experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge.
• Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities.
• Must possess negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated results.
• Highly organized and able to function successfully in a fast-paced product development environment.

$107,000 - $126,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.