Buyer, Procurement

Sidus Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for establishing and maintaining the tracking of orders and deliveries, quality problems, returns, payments, and other procurement activities that may affect operational completion. The role selects suppliers and prepares purchase orders for flight orders, goods, and services; manages supplier relationships and performance; requests and analyzes supplier quotes; and determines fair and reasonable pricing to secure the best value for the company. The Buyer also supports returns, facilitates invoice payments, negotiates purchase-order terms and conditions, and develops reports to monitor supplier performance and procurement KPIs, including requisition-to-purchase-order placement. The position adheres to Quality Management System standards and procedures and contributes to a respectful, collaborative workplace. Other duties may be assigned. This position is 100% onsite in Cape Canaveral, Florida, and is scheduled for first shift, generally 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Travel is less than 10% of the time. The role involves occasional stationary work and moving about the work center, as well as daily computer work. Candidates must satisfy applicable U.S. ITAR eligibility requirements. Selected candidates are subject to a background investigation and drug screen.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, business administration, or another relevant industry.
Experience with SAP or other relevant ERP systems.
Experience establishing processes and developing continuous-improvement measures.
Understanding of FAR/DFARS compliance principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to travel less than 10% of the time.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made where applicable.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations to conform to ITAR requirements.
Selected candidates are subject to a background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or another relevant field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Commitment to providing high-quality products and services that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations, and actively pursuing service-quality improvement.
Proficiency in data analytics and compiling insights on business intelligence, financial information, or order verification.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and professional services, including awareness of project needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Skill in using relevant information and expert judgment to determine whether tasks and processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Ability to collaborate across teams, build mutual trust and respect, maintain positive professional relationships, and contribute to an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Select suppliers and prepare purchase orders for flight orders, goods, and services.
Manage supplier relationships, including supplier on-time delivery and quality performance.
Request and analyze supplier quotes.
Determine fair and reasonable pricing to ensure the best value for the company.
Support the return of hardware and goods as needed.
Facilitate payment of invoices.
Negotiate purchase-order terms and conditions.
Develop reports as required to monitor supplier-performance key performance indicators.
Monitor procurement KPI metrics, including requisition-to-purchase-order placement.
Adhere to Quality Management System standards and procedures.
Treat coworkers with respect and dignity, supporting a collaborative culture.
Perform other duties as assigned.