Buyer I

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Buyer I to our growing team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will support procurement operations by purchasing materials, equipment, and services that support manufacturing, production, and business operations. This role contributes to operational efficiency by coordinating procurement activities, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring materials and services are acquired in accordance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Working cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, manufacturing, engineering, quality, program management, and finance, this role supports procurement, supplier coordination, material availability, and purchasing activities while ensuring procurement actions align with operational priorities, production schedules, and business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
University or intern experience with procurement, preferably focused mainly of electronic components.
Familiarity with major electronics manufacturers and distributors.
Understanding of engineering design process; experience with PLM tools.
Experience using an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
Strong knowledge of procurement concepts, practices, and procedures, including purchasing, negotiation, commercial contracts, and cost breakdown.
Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
Strong analytical skills, with ability to back up conclusions with data.
Time management skills, with ability to separate the important tasks from the noise.
Sense of urgency, with ability to work well under pressure.
Strong Excel skills, with the ability to present concise data to internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with component library management software.
Experience with consumables.
A/P reconciliation and management.
Logistics and export control.
Experience wearing multiple hats at a rapidly growing startup company.

Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services in accordance with established procurement procedures.
Review purchasing requirements, supplier quotations, delivery schedules, and inventory needs to support manufacturing and operational objectives.
Monitor open purchase orders, supplier deliveries, and order status while coordinating timely resolution of delivery or supply issues.
Communicate with suppliers regarding purchase orders, delivery schedules, pricing, and order status to support material availability.
Maintain supplier information, purchasing records, and procurement documentation to ensure accurate purchasing transactions.
Support supplier performance reviews by tracking delivery performance, quality concerns, and procurement metrics.
Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, manufacturing, engineering, quality, program management, and finance to support procurement priorities and operational objectives.
Communicate purchasing updates, supplier constraints, material shortages, and delivery impacts to appropriate stakeholders.
Coordinate procurement activities that support production schedules, inventory objectives, and customer commitments.
Support implementation of procurement process improvements and operational initiatives that improve purchasing efficiency and supplier performance.
Maintain procurement documentation, purchase order records, supplier files, and purchasing reports in accordance with established procedures.
Contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing processes, supplier relationships, and overall supply chain performance.