Senior Buyer

Position Summary

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Senior Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. The Senior Buyer is a seasoned procurement professional responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle for complex, high-value, and technically demanding purchases of materials, equipment, and services in support of organizational programs and operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute the full procurement lifecycle from pre-procurement planning through contract closeout for complex, high-value, and technically sensitive purchases including materials, equipment, services, and subcontracts
• Develop, issue, and manage competitive solicitations including Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Invitations for Bid (IFB) in accordance with organizational policy and applicable regulations
• Conduct thorough price and cost analysis to establish fair and reasonable pricing prior to award including market research, and competitive benchmarking
• Negotiate terms, conditions, pricing, delivery, and performance requirements with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best value outcomes for the organization
• Draft, review, and administer purchase orders, blanket purchase orders, and subcontracts including all required terms, conditions, quality clauses, and regulatory flow-downs
• Manage supplier and subcontractor performance throughout the period of performance including milestone tracking, delivery monitoring, invoice review, and issue resolution
• Process purchase order modifications, amendments, and change orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Cook up and coordinate subcontract closeout activities including final invoice reconciliation, deliverable acceptance confirmation, and file documentation
• Identify and escalate compliance concerns, conflicts of interest, or potential ethics violations to Procurement leadership
• Ensure all suppliers providing classed materials or services are verified on the Approved Supplier List prior to award in coordination with Procurement Quality
• Conduct and document Non-Disclosure Agreement verification prior to release of any proprietary technical data or drawings to suppliers
• Partner with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Configuration Management, and Quality to ensure procurement activities align with program requirements, budgets, and schedules
• Support the development and review of Statements of Work, technical specifications, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with engineering and technical stakeholders
• Cook up and coordinate subcontract closeout activities including final invoice reconciliation, deliverable acceptance confirmation, and file documentation
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment holds, and supplier account issues in a timely manner
• Provide procurement guidance and training to Material Planners, requisitioners, and junior buyers on process requirements and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field required, 8 to 12 years of purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience managing complex subcontracts and purchase orders with values exceeding $1M
• Proven experience with FAR and DFARS compliant procurement in a government contracting environment
• Experience with ERP systems — Costpoint, SAP, Deltek, or equivalent required
• Demonstrated experience conducting price and cost analysis, and competitive source selection
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a high-tempo, ambiguous, and evolving environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Contributes positively to team culture, especially during high-demand periods
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results