Buyer II
Core
Manage the full procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities/categories to support the design and build of human-rated space stations.
Role type
Mid-level procurement buyer (aerospace/space)
Builds
Human-rated space station systems and components
Domain
Aerospace / Space Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
sourcing/procurement, supply chain management, supplier selection, RFQ/RFP cycles, negotiations, PO placement, contract review, should-cost modeling, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
aerospace supply chain experience, highly regulated manufacturing environments, complex systems purchasing
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage the full procurement lifecycle from demand identification through fulfillment; Manage supply base against business KPIs and drive supplier improvement activities; Act as a voice for Supply Chain to inform and influence partner organizations; Proactively align source selection, negotiation, and contracting strategies with program and product strategies; Review and leverage contracts and Terms & Conditions, lead negotiations, and build defensible should-cost models; Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as Legal, Contracts, Finance, Planning, Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Quality to effectively manage supplier performance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
