Sr. Buyer

Rocket Lab; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Sr. Buyer based in Phoenix-Mesa, AZ. In this role, you will manage procurement activities for various goods and services, ensuring quality and delivery standards. Successful candidates will have significant procurement experience and excel in negotiation and supplier relationship management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Procurement with ERP knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in supply chain or engineering.
• Ability to manage complex procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop purchasing processes.
• Negotiate supplier performance for best value.
• Manage procurement for critical supplies.

Skills

Procurement negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Sr. Buyer, you will be responsible for activities involved with procuring, tracking, and expediting goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts and supplies at a competitive price, delivery, and quality via the issuance of a purchase order and management of the supplier relationships.

The Sr. Buyer will work from our Phoenix-Mesa AZ office 4x per week.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate and help develop purchasing process from creation of RFQ, to award of procurement and creation of purchase order to receipt of goods.
• Negotiate key and strategic supplier performance to achieve best value and schedule to support Corporate programs.
• Provide procurement support of AOG and expedite requests.
• Work with Commodity Management team to Issue purchase orders in accordance with contracts and supplier agreements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Develop and manage performance metrics including on-time delivery, quality ratings and purchase price justifications.
• Monitor Purchase Order schedules for adherence to the plan.
• Coordinate and assist in determining materials and equipment schedules to support production.
• Take a leading role to resolve procurement situations affecting scheduled PO receipts.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years experience in Procurement with an understanding of ERP/MRP demand management systems (Oracle preferred).
• Experience with procurement negotiation strategies/practices/methodology for COTS and Build-To-Print components.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to travel 5-10% depending on business needs and engage with suppliers.
• Energetic, passionate and organized team member ready to support complex factory procurement activities.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex product development environment with multiple priorities as well as a disciplined production setting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management, Configuration Control, NPI and production control.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Understanding of Aerospace requirements, drawings, specifications, and processes
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or a combination of education and work experience, preference given to supply chain or engineering degrees
• CPIM
• PMP Certification a plus

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $81,650.00–$124,600.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Who We Are

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles.

Export Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list here.

EEO Statement
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.