AEVEX is offering an exciting opportunity in Tampa, Florida for the right candidate to support an exciting high growth segment of our business. AEVEX is a rapidly-growing global enterprise serving military and commercial customers in the aviation industry. Our primary focus is supporting U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions.

We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support our growing customer base. This candidate must be an energetic, motivated self-starter with experience buying materials and services for Federal government and military contracts. Candidate must have knowledge of the procurement cycle including regulatory compliance in the Federal contracting arena.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for purchasing materials, goods, and services necessary to support Government contracts in accordance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCMA compliance
• Review Purchase Requisitions for compliance, detail, and completeness and obtain additional information, as needed
• Coordinates with internal customers such as Program Managers to ensure purchasing requirements and timelines are understood
• Prepares and issues Requests for Quotes (RFQs) for a wide variety of materials and services
• Analyzes quotes and negotiates terms of purchase to obtain the best value for the contract or project
• Establishes new vendor relationships as required to meet project needs
• Communicate with vendors to determine the status of orders
• Expedites orders as required to maintain on-time order delivery
• Communicates with all departments and resolves issues related to purchasing
• Follow up and maintain current and accurate database information, vendor lead times, open purchases, commitments, and shortages
• Support receiving activities including validation of items received against orders, allocation of items to intended contract or project, identifying unsatisfactory items, and pursuing a resolution with vendors
• Maintain purchasing documents, files, and records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Government audit guidelines to ensure compliance throughout the procurement cycle
• Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions, delivery schedules, and quality of goods
• Issue NDAs and DD-254s when applicable
• Interface with Technical staff for alternative sourcing options
• Act as the onsite focal point for SCM efforts.
• Conduct market research to identify suppliers in a variety of industries
• Assist with additional projects as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred (Will accept experience in lieu of a degree)
• 2-5 years of purchasing experience in a Government/DoD contracting environment
• Familiarity with Government contracting regulations related to purchasing/subcontracting including FAR/DFARS
• Basic math skills
• Good experience with Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Good understanding of Technical requirements
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize workload in accordance with team requirements
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to read drawings
• Ability to take direction from multiple internal customers with conflicting priorities
• Ability to operate in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

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