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Senior Buyer

DP Professionals

  • Kent, WA
  • 2 days ago
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    Skills

    • APICS (Association for Operations Management)unmatched
    • Accountingunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Antennaunmatched
    • Atlassian JIRAunmatched
    • Average Costingunmatched
    • Avionicsunmatched
    • Backlog Prioritizationunmatched
    • Bid Packagesunmatched
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    • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)unmatched
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    Description

    DPP is seeking a SeniorBuyer for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace industry.
     
    Work location: Onsite in Kent, WA
    Duration: 6 months
    Terms: W2 contract
     
    Responsibilities:
    • Perform day-to-day procurement activities supporting various construction and facilities projects.
    • Develop and manage strategic suppliers and contractors.
    • Evaluate current procurement processes and practices to identify areas for improvement.
    • Work with facilities and project management leads to select suppliers and contractors to bid projects and award business that achieves company objectives.
    • Develop RFP/RFQ packages and evaluate responses.
    • Perform price and cost analysis.
    • Issue and manage fixed price and cost type contracts.
    • Ensure your awards are compliant with established procurement practices and processes.
    • Ensure the best value is achieved in all procurements.
    • Employ Costpoint and/or Coupa software to prepare purchase orders and change orders.
    • Ensure supplier documentation, such as terms and conditions and NDAs are executed prior to engagement. Negotiate these agreements as necessary.
    • Support other buyers as necessary with order management, backlog monitoring, daily status, report tracking, and mitigate schedule risks.
    • Monitor suppliers’ performance and prepare reports and other records. Conduct supplier business reviews and develop plans to improve supplier performance.
    • Serve as an escalation point for the resolution of discrepancies and issues related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoices, payments to the suppliers, and supplier performance problems.
    • Attend/support weekly project planning and status meetings.
    • Minor travel is required.
    • Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned by leadership.
    Required skills:
    • Understanding avionics systems and components, including software and hardware (EEE components, PCBs, PCBAs, LRUs, antennas, batteries, sensors, ordnance, harnesses, instrumentation, secondary structures, engineering & testing services).
    • Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment to accomplish goals while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
    • Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
    • Ability to work effectively independently and in cross-functional teams.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
    • Cost and price analysis experience.
    • Above average knowledge of cost-type contracting.
    • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
    • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
    Nice to have:
    • Experience in construction and facilities purchasing.
    • Experience with public purchasing procedures.
    • Federal Acquisition Regulations knowledge/experience.
    • Experience with Costpoint and Coupa purchasing system and JIRA Atlassian software.
    Required education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field AND minimum of 8 years of tactical level experience in purchasing/supply chain.
    Preferred education & certifications:
    • APICS, CPM, CSCP certification or equivalent.
    • Master’s degree, MBA preferred.
    Authorized US Worker - US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

    Interested? Learn more:
    Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-00921).
     DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

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    LocationKent, WA

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