Buyer II

Buyer

AEVEX Aerospace is looking for a detail-oriented buyer who will be responsible for purchasing parts and materials in support of US government/DoD contracts. You will negotiate terms and pricing with our suppliers, research supplier options, and ensure procurement compliance through the acquisition process.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for purchasing materials, goods, and services necessary to support Government and AEVEX contracts in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Defense Contract Audit Agency/ Defense Contract Management Agency (DCAA/DCMA) compliance
• Review Purchase Requisitions for compliance, completeness, and obtain additional information, as needed. Execute Purchase Requisitions as requested
• Coordinates with internal customers such as Program Managers to ensure purchasing requirements and timelines are understood
• Prepares and issues Requests for Quotes/Proposals (RFQs/RFPs) for a wide variety of materials and services
• Analyzes quotes and negotiates terms of purchase to obtain the best value for the contract or project
• Establishes new vendor relationships as required to meet project needs
• Communicate with vendors to determine the status of orders
• Expedites orders as required to maintain on-time order delivery
• Communicates with all departments and resolves issues related to purchasing
• Follow up and maintain current and accurate database information, vendor lead times, open purchases, commitments, and shortages
• Support receiving activities including validation of items received against orders, allocation of items to intended contract or project, identifying unsatisfactory items, and pursue a resolution with vendors
• Maintain purchasing documents, files, and records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Government audit guidelines to ensure compliance throughout the procurement cycle
• Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions, delivery schedules, and quality of goods
• Conduct market research to identify suppliers in a variety of industries
• Assist with additional projects as required

Standard Essential Functions:

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Strong ability to work with little supervision
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and purchasing within a DoD atmosphere
• Good understanding of technical requirements
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize workload in accordance with team requirements
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to compile information and make informed decisions
• Ability to operates in a very dynamic, fast paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with purchasing in a manufacturing environment and ability to read engineering drawings and documentation a plus

Education / Certifications:

• Associates Degree minimum
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 6 years of experience in lieu of degree

Experience:

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a Government/DoD contracting environment
• Familiarity with Government contracting regulations related to purchasing/subcontracting including FAR/DFARS

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Security Clearance:

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance. U.S. Citizenship required

Disclaimer: AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

About AEVEX: AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.