Senior Buyer, Controls & Accessories

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 dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to support the tactical procurement activities in a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and issuing purchase orders across categories including controls & accessories, test hardware, and manufacturing support equipment.

The ideal candidate will possess strong supplier management skills, a solid procurement background under the FAR/DFARS, experience in regulated manufacturing environments, and the ability to drive cost savings while ensuring strict compliance with quality, delivery, and government regulations.

What You’ll Do...

• List the core functions the role must be able to perform. Use action verbs; aim for 6–10 items. Add an approximate % of time if useful.
• 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 manufacturing support equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements and all government contracting regulations throughout the procurement process.
• Prepare, review, and maintain all required compliance documentation, including flow-down of government contract clauses to suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Quality, Finance, and Program Management teams to support business objectives.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, service agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure performance in quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Identify and execute cost reduction, process improvement, and supply chain risk mitigation initiatives.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, and sourcing documentation within ERP/MRP systems.
• Support audits and documentation requirements related to AS9100, ISO standards, and government contracting compliance.

You have...

• Minimum qualifications a candidate must hold to be considered. Keep these defensible and job-related.
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience
• 3–7+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries.
• Hands-on sourcing experience with electronics, including PCBs, motors, and pumps.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related compliance documentation for U.S. government contracts.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, managing, and auditing procurement compliance documentation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Ability to read and interpret statements of work, and equipment specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement analytics.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, additive, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with long-term supply agreements and logistics

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $110,000-$135,000 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life,and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.