Buyer II

Blue Canyon Technologies • Lafayette, CO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. The Buyer II role will have existing procurement experience in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry in a manufacturing or Research & Development (R&D) environment. The Buyer II role 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

• Must have at least 3-7 years of Buyer experience
• Must have at least three years of ERP experience
• Must have a bachelor’s degree and minimum of three years of purchasing/supply chain experience
• Must be able to understand/read engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, self-motivated, and be able to drive a process from start to finish
• Excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Exhibits a high level to attention to detail
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Skilled in coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• SAP system experience preferred
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Responsibilities

• Monitor, prepare and process purchases based on assigned commodities in ERP system.
• Complete purchase order packages to meet company and government compliance requirements
• Assist in researching and qualifying new vendors, on-board new vendors, evaluate bids, and build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers while achieving the best price, quality, and on time delivery
• Lead negotiation effort on Purchase Orders and payment terms with vendors to align with company objectives
• Review redlines, negotiate, and process Non-Disclosure Agreements and Terms and Conditions with suppliers as required
• Independently maintains liaison with suppliers and internal organizations to prevent program delays
• Manage the procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities, including wire harnesses, cable assemblies, racks, and other associated hardware
• Independently manage supplier RFQ’s, Purchase Orders, delivery schedules, and cost
• Set and maintain accurate item lead times in the system and hold suppliers accountable to their commitments and to meet performance expectations
• Buy parts according to specifications ensuring compliance with company quality standards.
• Work with Suppliers and Supplier Quality Assurance to resolve quality issues
• Analyze supplier capacity, lead times, pricing, and manufacturing constraints to support Program schedule
• Lead and attend program and supplier meetings as required
• Work cross functionally with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, Material Program Manager, Planning, and Accounting to meet business needs
• Provide purchasing and expediting support to the company for critical material shortages
• Review open orders for critical parts on a regular basis to avoid last minute expedite
• Maintain accurate purchase order due dates and communicate changes to the company
• Comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), ensures adherence to requirements and advises management and compliance organization on needed actions
• Work with engineers and suppliers for Part Change Notification and End of Life purchases.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year)
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level