Buyer - Supply Chain Procurement

AeroVironment•Albuquerque, NM

2d•$80,500 - $123,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Buyer III performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance to 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 purchases requisitions, purchases change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services in support of development, integration, and production activities. The position works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, and Quality to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and compliant material availability.

Requirements

AS/AA Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of experience and education
Minimum 5 - 8 years of related experience
Experienced negotiating terms and pricing for materials and services
Experienced reading and comprehending drawing specification sheets
Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
Demonstrated technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes of an assigned commodity and demonstrates experience with purchasing practices & processes in manufacturing & engineering environments
Demonstrated understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP / ERP systems
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals required (APICS or ISM certification preferred)
B.S. Degree in Business, Finance, Accounted or related discipline preferred
Demonstrates effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized and strong coordination skills to meet deadlines
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. Has a complete understanding and demonstrated knowledge of procurement concepts, methods and procedures
Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new assignments
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

Responsibilities

Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials and services
Monitors supplier performance and supports corrective actions to address delivery, quality, or service issues
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
Partners with cross-functional teams to align procurement plans with program schedules and budgets
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
Ensures compliance with AV policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR)
Monitors site activities associated with Asset Management Lifecycle Business Systems to ensure company, customer, and US Government assets accountable to the company, or within its possession, are controlled and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies and procedures
Maintains accurate procurement documentation and supports internal and external audits
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Supports proposals and new business with pricing, lead-time, and sourcing inputs, including make/buy recommendations.
Identifies and helps manage long-lead, single/sole-source, and obsolescence risks
Other duties as assigned