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About Blue Marble Communications

Blue Marble Communications designs and manufactures high-performance RF, free-space optical, and network communications modules and systems for deployment onboard satellites and other space vehicles. Our current product offerings include software-defined RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave modem/transceivers; optical laser communications terminals, Ethernet routers/switches, and systems comprised of combinations of these modules. BMC embraces a modern workplace culture and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of all open PO data in the ERP system, follow up on vendor emails, and expedite with vendors to ensure on-time delivery
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve any quality issues related to purchased materials
• Manage purchase order lifecycle from Request For Quote to PO fulfillment and acceptance for all purchase orders including large Subcontract Purchase Orders
• Manage the PR workflow and purchasing backlog, regularly reassessing priority based on program demand, lead times, and business impact to ensure critical needs are purchased and expedited appropriately
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and favorable payment terms where appropriate
• Perform regular supplier performance evaluations to assess quality, on-time delivery, and overall performance
• Track GIDEP output and work with cross-functional teams to implement obsolescence and cut-over plans
• Generate weekly purchasing KPIs for management review
• Work closely with vendors to ensure compliance with specification documents, quality flow-downs, and company policies and procedures in all procurement activities
• Identify and develop strategic supplier relationships to drive cost savings and a competitive advantage
• Review performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives, streamline processes, and implement best practices in procurement
• Assist Operations and Administrative personnel where needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of relevant experience required
• Experience with ERP, especially SAP B1, preferred but not required
• Experience in supply chain management involving printed circuit boards (PCBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and complex mechanical components is preferred
• Highly self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to self-manage workload
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent MS Office skills, primarily Excel
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with all levels of an organization
• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, to include confidential information
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Must be a US Person (This position has export control and security-related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government)

Schedule

This position will require the candidate to work on site.