Sr. Buyer (with Avionics)

Varstaff Staffing; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Varstaff Staffing in Kent, WA seeks a Senior Buyer for avionics to lead day-to-day procurement across multiple projects, shaping supplier strategy and ensuring best-value contracts.

You will draft RFPs/RFQs, perform price analyses, manage fixed-price and cost-type awards, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of tactical purchasing and supply chain management experience.
• Experience in avionics/electronic manufacturing procurement.
• Ability to develop and manage strategic suppliers and conduct supplier reviews.
• Experience issuing fixed-price and cost-type contracts.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent resident or eligible status.
• Strong procurement analytics, RFP/RFQ package development.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement activities across avionics projects.
• Develop and manage strategic suppliers and draft RFP/RFQ packages.
• Perform price and cost analyses and execute compliant fixed-price and cost-type contracts.
• Serve as escalation point for supplier performance and delivery issues.
• Collaborate with internal project teams and external partners.

Skills

Avionics domain

Procurement analytics

Costpoint

Coupa

Supplier management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Costpoint

Coupa

Jira/Atlassian

Job description

Varstaff is looking for a Senior Buyer - Avionics.

About the Job:In this role, you will lead day-to-day procurement activities supporting various avionics and electronic manufacturing projects. You will develop and manage strategic suppliers, draft RFP/RFQ packages, perform price/cost analyses, and execute compliant fixed-price and cost-type contracts. Working in an onsite capacity, you will serve as a key escalation point for supplier performance and delivery issues, ensuring best-value procurement while building strong relationships with internal project teams and external partners.

Location: Onsite only — Kent, WA (Highly Preferred)

Travel: Minor travel required as needed by leadership

What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (Master's/MBA preferred).

Minimum of 8+ years of tactical-level experience in purchasing and supply chain management.

Demonstrated experience in avionics and/or electronic manufacturing procurement.

Proven track record in developing and managing strategic suppliers, conducting supplier business reviews, and negotiating terms, NDAs, and contracts.

Experience issuing and managing fixed-price and cost-type contracts.

Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.

Must-Have Skills

Avionics & Electronics Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of avionics systems, software, and hardware (e.g., EEE components, PCBs, PCBAs, LRUs, antennas, batteries, sensors, harnesses, instrumentation, secondary structures, and engineering/testing services).

Procurement Operations & Analysis: Expertise developing RFP/RFQ packages, conducting price and cost analyses, and executing compliant purchase orders.

Systems & Tools: Hands-on experience using procurement software such as Costpoint and/or Coupa to create purchase orders and change orders.

Supplier & Issue Management: Strong capability to serve as an escalation point to resolve discrepancies in delivery, receiving, invoicing, and supplier performance.

Organization & Communication: Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred)

Professional certifications such as APICS, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent.

Experience with Costpoint, Coupa, and Jira / Atlassian software.

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) and public purchasing procedures.

Experience in construction and facilities purchasing.