What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer III position at TalentBurst, Inc.?
Title: Buyer III
Location: Merritt Island, FL or Kent, WA
Contract: 6 Months (Possible of extension)
Shift: 1st Shift
Pre-screening Questions:
What ERP systems have you worked on?
What are your Strengths and Weaknesses?
Describe a situation where you have handled competing demands.
What negotiation strategy do you typically use?
It’s Friday afternoon and you have a deadline to meet, but you don’t think you have enough time to finish, what do you do?
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 of client.
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.
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Company DescriptionLocation: Merritt Island, FL or Kent, WA
Contract: 6 Months (Possible of extension)
Shift: 1st Shift
Pre-screening Questions:
What ERP systems have you worked on?
What are your Strengths and Weaknesses?
Describe a situation where you have handled competing demands.
What negotiation strategy do you typically use?
It’s Friday afternoon and you have a deadline to meet, but you don’t think you have enough time to finish, what do you do?
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 of client.
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.
#TB_EN
#ZR
Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.
Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.
TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA