Buyer III

Varstaff

• $75K — $95K *
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance; Master's preferred
  • 5+ years' experience in procurement; 3+ years with a Master’s
  • Knowledge of FAR, AS9100 standards
  • Proficient in analytical and communication skills
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, and SharePoint

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier relations for spaceflight systems
  • Prepare and analyze Requests for Proposal/Quote (RFP/RFQ)
  • Develop negotiation strategies and pricing analyses
  • Create and oversee various types of contracts
  • Handle the full procurement process from requisition to invoice resolution
  • Ensure materials delivery meets technical and budget requirements
  • Maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative spaceflight projects
  • Work alongside experts in the aerospace industry
  • Engagement in strategic procurement with long-term implications
  • Exposure to various contracting methodologies and government regulations
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Full Job Description
Varstaff is looking for a Buyer III:

Job Description
  • Manage suppliers and procurement activities to support spaceflight systems development for Blue Origin.
  • Prepare Requests for Proposal/Quote (RFP/RFQ), perform price analyses, and develop negotiation strategies.
  • Create and manage various contract types, including long-term strategic agreements (LTAs), FFP, T&M, and cost-type contracts.
  • Own the full procurement lifecycle from requisition through final invoice resolution.
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of production materials meeting all technical performance requirements.
  • Maintain knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), AS9100 standards, and engineering data/specifications.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical, prioritization, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-have:
  • Aerospace/Space industry experience (specifically Avionics or Fluids components).
  • Understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations.
  • CPSM, CSCP, or PMP certification.
  • Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, and SharePoint.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance with 5+ years of experience (or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience).
* Ladders Estimates

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