Buyer I - Mission Ops

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly.
• Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability. Continuously seek new suppliers to ensure a diversified supply base.
• Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost-effective agreements while maintaining quality standards.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cost efficiency within the supply chain.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuity of supply.
• Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to government regulations and industry standards, especially those related to defense contracts.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and logistics, to ensure alignment and support project goals and timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the procurement and supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within the defense and aerospace fields.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with government procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR) is a plus.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Former military service is preferred but not required.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Full-time.

Benefits

• ACS Equity Package
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Physical Demands

• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).