Buyer III

Voyager Technologies • Pueblo, CO

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About The Position

Voyager Technologies is hiring a Buyer III to manage purchasing and subcontracting for direct contract and indirect company-support acquisitions. The role places and manages purchase orders, monitors and expedites open orders, maintains accurate purchase order data in the MRP system, and conducts supplier negotiations with management support. The Buyer III prioritizes program requirements, communicates supplier performance risks to internal customers, and helps resolve purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoice, and payment discrepancies. The role requires procurement expertise in a fast-paced environment and includes travel up to 10%, potentially with overnight stays within the United States. Applicants must meet U.S. Person requirements for compliance with government export regulations and be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related discipline and 7 or more years of supply chain experience; alternatively, 10 or more years of purchasing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas, anticipate objections, and persuade others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and close open items in a timely manner.
• Ability to contribute procurement expertise to moderately complex project aspects.
• Ability to evaluate supplier performance and total cost of ownership.
• Experience working in a CPSR-compliant environment.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with procurement management and ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• U.S. Person status as defined in the posting and eligibility to obtain required export authorizations.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including possible overnight travel within the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working 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 according to project requirements.
• Manage purchase order data in the MRP system, ensuring information is accurate and complete.
• Conduct negotiations, with management support, to secure favorable supplier terms and conditions, price, and schedule.
• Prioritize and execute program requirements 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.

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.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with access to more than 12,700 nationwide options.
• 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.
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

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