Buyer III

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Pueblo, CO, CO

2d • $90,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Buyer III to support direct contract and indirect company-support acquisitions. The role places and manages purchase orders and subcontracts, monitors and expedites open orders, maintains accurate purchase order information in the MRP system, and conducts supplier negotiations with management support. The Buyer III helps prioritize and execute program requirements, proactively communicates supplier performance risks to internal customers, and supports the resolution of purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoice, and supplier payment discrepancies.

The position requires procurement expertise to contribute to moderately complex project aspects and to evaluate supplier performance and total cost of ownership. Travel may be up to 10%, including possible overnight trips within the United States. Applicants must meet U.S. Person eligibility requirements under applicable export regulations and be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

The good-faith base salary range is $90,000–$140,000, depending on experience, skills, and location. Voyager describes its environment as innovative, mission-driven, and team-oriented. The job description states that its duties are not exhaustive and that management may alter the scope of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related discipline and 7+ years of supply chain experience, or 10+ years of purchasing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections, and persuade others to adopt a different point of view.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and close open items on time.
• Experience working in a CPSR-compliant environment.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with procurement management software and ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including possible overnight travel within the United States.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined under applicable U.S. export regulations and eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aerospace or Department of Defense industry.
• Experience complying with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and NASA procurement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage purchase orders and subcontracts for direct contract and indirect company-support acquisitions.
• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders in line with project requirements.
• Maintain relevant purchase order data in the MRP system to ensure information is accurate and complete.
• Conduct negotiations, with management support, to obtain favorable supplier terms and conditions, pricing, and schedules.
• Ensure program requirements are prioritized and executed to meet needs.
• Proactively communicate supplier performance risks to internal customers.
• Support resolution of discrepancies involving purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and supplier payments.
• Contribute procurement expertise to moderately complex project aspects.
• Evaluate supplier performance and total cost of ownership.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with more than 12,700 nationwide options and free on-demand workout videos before enrollment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.
• Competitive total compensation package; base salary range is $90,000–$140,000 and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive.

What This Job Offers

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