Manufacturing Materials Buyer (Aerospace/UAS)

COLSA•Madison, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

COLSA is seeking a Manufacturing Materials Buyer in Huntsville, Alabama to help in the design and delivery of cutting-edge uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) as we shape the future of drone flight for our Nation. You'll play a critical role in sourcing materials, components, and building strategic supplier relationships that keep production moving and help ensure every aircraft is built to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance.

Requirements

Experience with Deltek Costpoint
Experience sourcing aerospace hardware, including avionics, electronic assemblies, sensors, composite materials, machined parts, hardware, fasteners, propulsion components, batteries, wiring harnesses.
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and supplier flow-down requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Aerospace/UAS industry
Guidance and mentoring to less experienced procurement personnel

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement of manufacturing materials and flight-critical components, from RFQs and supplier selection through purchase order issuance and delivery.
Use Deltek Costpoint to process purchase requisitions, issue purchase orders, maintain procurement records, and track purchasing activities.
Source manufacturing materials and flight-critical components, including avionics, electronic assemblies, sensors, composite materials, machined parts, hardware, fasteners, propulsion components, batteries, wiring harnesses, and related aerospace hardware.
Evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms, and recommend suppliers for inclusion on the approved vendor list.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while monitoring performance and resolving quality, delivery, and supply issues.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers while maintaining the approved vendor list and developing alternate sources to strengthen the supply base and reduce supply chain risk.
Partner with the Program Manager, Production Manager, Manufacturing Scheduler, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure purchased materials meet technical, schedule, quality, and cost requirements.
Convert engineering bills of material (BOMs) into purchasing BOMs to support manufacturing operations, material traceability, and contract compliance.
Apply knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and supplier flow-down requirements when supporting federal contract procurement.
Identify opportunities to reduce material costs, improve supplier performance, and strengthen supply continuity without compromising quality or production schedules.
May provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced procurement personnel.