Buyer I
- Support Supply Chain efforts with Production and R & D teams.
- Support Make/Buy decision on parts for launch vehicle, spacecraft, and other departments.
- Assist in the selection process for suppliers in an R & D and production environment.
- Provide regular on-time delivery (OTD) and expediting reports.
- Communicate with suppliers to status, pull-in, and push-out deliveries to satisfy production schedule.
- Troubleshoot order issues as needed.
- Help resolve risk issues from long lead, raw material, capacity, sole source, and other constrains that arise in the design phase within the Supply Chain.
- Follow Corporate Procurement Practices and Procedures when making decisions concerning negotiating, sourcing, and contracting for all goods and services purchased for the plant.
- Compare quotes against requirements and budgetary compliance.
- Align R & D and production efforts with AVL (Approved Vendor List) data and compliance.
- Handle communications and negotiations with vendors and suppliers while ensuring all quality standards are met.
- Drive schedule recovery and corrective action.
- Analyze supply chain data and performance to improve productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.
- Assist with a wide array of additional functions as necessary within a rapid growth R&D environment.
- Review business aspects of requisition and provide appropriate supply chain feedback.
- Manage, audit and select suppliers to achieve Firefly objectives.
- Act as liaison between stakeholders such as the Purchasing Team, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Systems, etc.
- Help develop processes for MRO/Indirect spend that leverage Firefly Policies and Best Practices.
- Own and manage supplier set-up activities.
- 3+ years of purchasing or equivalent experience
- BA, BS in related field
- Great project management and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to back up conclusions with data
- Time management skills, with the ability to separate the important tasks from the noise
- Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure
- MS Office (including Excel, Word & Outlook)
- Software operation and data entry skills
- Proficiency to analyze quotes to determine the overall best offer for a product/service; including supplier past performance, capability, capacity, and financial stability
- Experience with Service Contracts, State Tax Schedule, Facilities contracts, consumables, Contractors, sub-contractors, etc.
- Possess a valid “Real ID” driver’s license, and clean driving record.
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks
- Physical stamina to perform regular duties, including
- Lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds
- Stand for long periods of time
- Crouch, bend, and reach
- Aerospace Industry experience
- Odoo ERP/MRP knowledge.
- ITAR experience.
- Experience in R&D, Proto-typing and test environment a plus.
- Experience in AS9100 environment.
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