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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Communication Skills, Contract Management, Establish Priorities, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Finance, Import/Export, Metrics, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Project Management Professional (PMP), Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Request for Proposals (RFP), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Kent, WA
POSTED
7 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION Senior Buyer / Supply Chain Manager
Location: Kent, WA (Onsite)

KEY 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 delivery needs
Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quote (RFQ); 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 full ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final invoice payment; resolve issues within the process
Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements including 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management
Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Experience negotiating and managing multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Material (T&M), and cost-type contracts (CPFF, CPIF)
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload
Track record of working in an ambiguous environment while successfully balancing priorities
Strong analytical skills; data-driven with experience establishing and tracking program metrics
Excellent people and communication skills
Working understanding of AS9100 standards
Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications and source control drawings
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or similar field with 5+ years of Supply Chain experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, or SharePoint

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