Position Title: Buyer III
Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Buyer with our client in Kent, WA.
Job Responsibilities:- 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 our client's.
- 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.
Job Qualifications:- 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
Preferred Job Qualifications:- 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.
Job Details:- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Kent, WA.
- Pay Rate: $65-$80/hr.
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an
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AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.