Procurement Buyer
AST SpaceMobile•Midland, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, NetSuite or related software
- Ability to compile information and data to make decisions
- Ability to work under pressure and to problem solving
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Fluent in English
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ERPs
- Purchasing Modules a must
- Experience negotiating supply chain contracts
- 3 years of relevant experience for Senior Buyer level
Responsibilities
- Buying direct material parts from global suppliers
- Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers
- Providing buying benefits such as savings, better lead times, terms, when buying parts
- Assurance of supply on timely matter, following thru from ordering to delivery
- Transacting and Placing Purchase Orders for Direct Material Needs in our Netsuite System
- Maintaining records and estimated dates for deliveries in the system Netsuite
- Keeping Supplier and parts attributes in Netsuite up to date
- Owning Supplier Leadtimes and working on improving them
- Owning Procrument-Receiving issues and disputed items resolution process for buy
- Resolving Supplier Accounts Payable disputes
- Assist in maintaining current inventory
- Assists in research, analysis, and forecasting of current and future buying trends, and products
- Maintains relationships with assigned wholesalers, vendors, and suppliers
- Assists in negotiation of contracts with select wholesalers, vendors, and suppliers
- Assigned to projects to support procurement of goods and services
- Potential assignments to assist commodities to manage procurement and inventory levels
- Maintaining healthy commercial relationships with suppliers
- Maintains relationships with internal customers
- Clear reporting of progress and expected deliveries
- Performs other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
