Buyer, Sr.

at Aerovironment

Petaluma, United StatesOn-site

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Requirements

Other duties as assigned Basic
Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting or APICS or ISM certification is required or equivalent combination of
experience and education Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals required 8 - 12 years of relevant experience Proven
experience in various processes as it relates to assigned commodity, i.e.
CNC, injection molding, etc. Has technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes of an assigned commodity and demonstrates
experience with purchasing practices and processes in manufacturing and engineering environments Possesses understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR Procurement rules, regulations and laws Ability to negotiate terms and pricing for materials and services is critical Proven understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP / ERP systems Demonstrates effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint,
Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience) Oracle
experience strongly preferred APICS or ISM certification preferred Demonstrates ability to read and interpret technical drawings / specifications.
Has effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills; Demonstrates proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel) Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways Highly organized and strong coordination skills to meet deadlines Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties Displays
From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Benefits

benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Sr. Buyer performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance to policies and regulations.

In this role, one reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions as well as coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner.

The Senior Buyer will process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers.

Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information. Position

Responsibilities Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials & services.

Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive Manages and develops supplier relationships to reduce costs, improve & maintain quality, and ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials Negotiates terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials and services.

Writes and completes RFQ/RFP package Work with finance to resolve Accounting discrepancies in a timely manner, Work on procurement/material projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead).

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).

requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

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