Accounting, Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Detail Oriented, Engineering Bill of Materials (eBOM), Engineering Drawing, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Procurement Management, Program Planning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Technical Drawing, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
GeoLogics is working with a top Aerospace and Defense client looking for a Buyer II in Lafayette, CO
Role: Buyer II
Client: Top Aerospace and Defense company
Location: Lafayette, CO
Education: Bachelor's degree
Contract Length: 6 months with possibility of extension
Rate: $32 to $37 (per hour on a non-benefitted W2 contract)
***No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED***
Job Description:
Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Buyer II in Lafayette Colorado that has existing procurement experience in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry in a manufacturing or Research & Development (R&D) environment. The Buyer will have working knowledge of FAR, DFAR and/or NASA procurement regulations, price analysis and target pricing techniques, as well as prior experience procuring Custom Fab-to-Print commodities.
Requirements:
- Requires a bachelor's degree and 3-5 Years ERP Experience - SAP Preferred.
- Must be able to understand/read engineering drawings and BOM structure
- Experience working with mechanical/fabricated part drawings and technical spec understanding
- Experience working in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure the organization's needs are met while managing purchasing process procedures
- Working cross functionally with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, Material Program Manager, Planning, and Accounting to meet business needs
- Experience in procurement and/or vendor contract management is preferred
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
- Buy parts according to specifications ensuring compliance with company quality standards. Work with Suppliers to resolve quality issues
- Set and maintain accurate item lead times in the system and hold suppliers accountable to their commitments and to meet performance expectations
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Exhibits a high level to attention to detail
- Excellent scheduling and time management skills
- Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, self-motivated, and be able to drive a process from start to finish
Desired Skills:
- Ability to compile information to make strategic decisions
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Working knowledge of vendor setup, PO packages, T&C negotiations, NDA processing, Cost Savings negotiations.
- Mechanical Buying experience
- Software buying experience
How will the contractor's success be measured:
o They will utilize the 2026 Purchasing Team Goals, as well as the 1:1 Control Tower metrics based on their procurements, deliveries, trainings, etc.
If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to AGephart@GeoLogics.com and I will call back with more information.
Andrew Gephart
(703) 891-6133
agephart@geologics.com
*Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran