Senior Buyer

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Buyer to our growing team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we have the career for you. In this position, you will develop and execute multi-year, cross-functional (e.g. product line leaders, material managers, engineers, operations, and quality) supply chain strategies. You will minimize total landed cost (material cost, freight, duties, inventory, etc.) impact by containing costs through supply base management processes and strategies working with suppliers and the company. This role will also facilitate cross-functional communications to drive optimized sourcing strategies supporting new product development programs. Focus Areas : PCB Procurement (uploading files and discussing with vendors) and/or Chemicals and consumables (Proper procurement levels for products with expiration) This is an in-office role located at our facility in Austin, TX.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Materials, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related degree.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in buying and sourcing Capital expenditures or test equipment in the Aerospace industry.
Space specific industry experience is required.
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot table, formulas, reports) and MRP systems, ideally Acumatica.
Experience identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers for space applications.
Detailed market knowledge gained through experience in engineering, operations and/or marketing, or first-hand procurement negotiation knowledge.
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities.
Must possess negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills with demonstrated results.
Highly organized and able to function successfully in a fast-paced product development environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee.

Nice To Haves

MBA is preferred, but not required.
Space specific industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-year, cross-functional supply chain strategies.
Minimize total landed cost by containing costs through supply base management processes and strategies.
Facilitate cross-functional communications to drive optimized sourcing strategies supporting new product development programs.
PCB Procurement (uploading files and discussing with vendors).
Manage procurement levels for products with expiration dates (chemicals and consumables).