Buyer - Supply Chain Procurement

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer II performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance with policies and regulations. In this role, one reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions as well as coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost-effective and timely manner. The Buyer processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. The position works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Quality to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and compliant material availability.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 – 5 years' relevant experience
Demonstrated understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR Procurement rules, regulations and laws
Demonstrated understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP/ERP systems
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
Demonstrated competency in negotiating terms and pricing for materials and services is required
Experienced reading and comprehending drawing specification sheets is required
Must have strong oral and written communication skills
A customer-service oriented attitude is required and is skilled at multi-tasking
Highly organized and strong coordination skills to meet deadlines
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Has effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals preferred (APICS or ISM certification)
B.S. Degree in Business, Finance, Accounted or related discipline preferred
Oracle experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials & services
Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive
Manages and develops supplier relationships to reduce costs, improve & maintain quality, and ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials
Negotiates terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials and services.
Writes and completes RFQ/RFP package
Works with finance to resolve Accounting discrepancies in a timely manner, work on procurement/material projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager
Demonstrates ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications.
Has technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes of an assigned commodity and demonstrates experience with purchasing practices and processes in manufacturing and engineering environments
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services in support of development, integration, and production activities
Manages the end-to-end purchasing cycle from Quotes to PO placement, delivery, and invoice resolution
Source, bid, and select suppliers that meet technical, quality, schedule, and cost requirements
Prepare RFQs, analyze quotes, perform price/cost analysis, and negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions
Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions to address delivery, quality, or service issues
Partner with cross-functional teams to align procurement plans with program schedules and budgets
Support proposals and new business with pricing, lead-time, and sourcing inputs, including make/buy recommendations
Identify and help manage long-lead, single/sole-source, and obsolescence risks
Ensure compliance with AV policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR)
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and support internal and external audits
Other duties as assigned