Buyer II

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

SUMMARY

Become a vital force in Firefly's groundbreaking journey to Launch, Land, and Orbit! Our Supply Chain Team is seeking sharp, energetic individuals with an unwavering eye for detail. As a Buyer II, you'll be a critical pillar of the Firefly Purchasing Team. Step up, contribute meaningfully, and shape the future with us.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and procure standard and custom components and assemblies, including those based on engineering drawings and technical specifications, to support engineering, production, and program requirements.
• Identify commercially available products that meet technical specifications, cost targets, and delivery schedules.
• Negotiate pricing and implement cost-saving initiatives with suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders, track delivery status, and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Develop and manage supplier and supply chain SOPs, including access criteria for launch sites
• and operational bases.
• Perform comprehensive supplier evaluations, including strategic alignment, market position,
• capabilities, capacity, and risk assessment.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring performance and work progress.
• Manage the approved vendor list (AVL) and ensure supplier compliance.
• Oversee service providers supporting launch facilities.
• Manage hazardous and explosive materials in compliance with regulations.
• Drive process standardization and maintain accurate documentation.
• Partner with Logistics to ensure regulatory compliance and on-time material delivery.
• Support pre-flight operations, including expediting orders, shipments, and receiving.
• Establish and maintain material stocking standards for flight-critical items.
• Collaborate with program teams to support customer payload handling and integration.
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFx packages for both one-time projects and ongoing goods and services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, forecasts, and long-term roadmaps.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• • 7+ years of Supply Chain program purchasing experience
• • BA, BS in related field
• • Great project management and problem-solving skills
• • Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to back up conclusions with data
• • Time management skills, with the ability to separate the important tasks from the noise
• • Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure and complete tasks on time
• • MS Office (including Excel, Word & Outlook)
• • Software operation and data entry skills
• • Possess a valid “Real ID” driver’s license, and clean driving record.
• • Ability to pass Air Force background checks
• • Physical stamina to perform regular duties, including
• o Lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds
• o Stand for long periods of time
• o Crouch, bend, and reach

Desired

• Aerospace Industry experience
• Military experience
• Base Operations
• Odoo ERP/MRP knowledge
• ITAR experience
• Experience in R&D, Proto-typing and test environment a plus
• Experience in AS9100 environment

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in

Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected

individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the

U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on

merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion,

gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,

marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status