Buyer

The Structures Company•Bothell, WA

11d

About The Position

The Buyer coordinates procurement activities for goods and services, including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies. The role schedules and tracks material deliveries according to aircraft modification schedules and maintenance requirements, and works with vendors to obtain pricing, availability, product information, and delivery schedules. The Buyer prepares purchase orders and bid requests; performs basic negotiation and administration of supplier agreements within their authority; estimates and analyzes prices; and maintains procurement records covering purchases, costs, delivery, quality, performance, and inventory. The role also addresses defective or unacceptable goods and services with relevant parties, resolves claims and contract-performance complaints, approves invoices within the scope of authority, and expedites deliveries. This is a long-term contract position in Bothell, Washington, supporting aerospace and defense work. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. Person eligibility requirement under ITAR regulations.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person as defined under ITAR regulations.
Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities related to VIP aircraft interiors.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and materials specifications.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate procurement of raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and services.
Schedule and track material deliveries based on aircraft modification schedules and maintenance requirements.
Consult vendors about product, data, or service information, including price, availability, and delivery schedules.
Prepare purchase orders and bid requests.
Conduct basic negotiations and administer supplier agreements within the scope of authority.
Estimate values using market-price knowledge and analyze price proposals and financial reports to determine reasonable prices.
Maintain procurement records, including items and services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
Address defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control, users, vendors, and others; determine the source of issues and take corrective action.
Arbitrate claims and resolve complaints generated during contract performance.
Approve invoices for payment within the scope of authority.
Expedite delivery of goods to users.