What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Buyer III position at KCM Technical?
Job Description
- Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support the external development of various spaceflight systems.
- Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the needs.
- Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform price analyses in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies.
- Construct various contracting types for major procurement activities, including long range procurement agreements and sourcing partnerships.
- Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process.
- Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)).
- Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved.
- Ensure delivery of production materials that are on time, within budget, and meet technical performance requirements.
- Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management.
- Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M) and cost type (CPFF, CPIF).
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload.
- Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities.
- Strong analytical skills, data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics.
- Must have top notch people and communication skills.
- Working understanding of AS9100 standards.
- Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications & source control drawings.
Nice-to-have:
- Prior experience in the Space or Aerospace industry.
- Experience with Avionics or Fluids components.
- Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Supply