Buyer

Job Title: Buyer
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Pay range: $49.93 - 60.41/hr
Location: Kent, WA
Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of professionals, specialists, and engineers, you will lead efforts to manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems.
You will interact with our customers and the programs to address concerns and ensure development efforts and deliveries are on track.
Our Buyer III will ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs.
They will be competent in Supply Chain compliance standards, strategies, and initiatives.
They have excellent oral and written skills and solid communication skills.
They also have experience preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote, performing price analyses in support of proposals, developing negotiation strategies, and leading formal negotiations.
Our Buyer III is experienced in constructing various contracting types for major procurement activities to meet the requirements of the programs and needs of the business to include long-range procurement agreements, sourcing partnerships, continuous improvement initiatives, and identification of opportunities for enhanced efficiencies.
They take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through the final payment of invoices and are accountable for resolving issues within this process.
They will lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs were mutually beneficial.
They will support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved to include delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements.
Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem-solving.
Our client is looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Job Responsibilities:
Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems.
Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs.
Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform price analyses in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies.
Construct various contracting types for major procurement activities, including long-range procurement agreements and sourcing partnerships.
Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process.
Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs .
Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved.
Ensure delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements.

Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management.
Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), and cost type (CPFF, CPIF).
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload.
Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities.
Strong analytical skills, data-driven with experience establishing and tracking program metrics.
Must have top-notch people and communication skills.
Working understanding of AS9100 standards.
Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.

Nice-to-haves:
Prior experience in the Space or Aerospace industry.
Experience with Avionics or Fluids components.
Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, or SharePoint.

Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About the Company:
Space Exploration Company
We develop reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems for sustainable space exploration. Our goal is to make space accessible to all. We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity.

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