Buyer III

Varstaff

$75K — $95K *
Kent, WA 98042In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance (Master's preferred)
  • 5+ years of procurement experience (or 3+ years with a Master's)
  • Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and AS9100 standards
  • Experience in contract management including long-term strategic agreements
  • Ability to perform price analyses and develop negotiation strategies
  • Excellent analytical, prioritization, and communication skills
  • Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, and SharePoint (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Manage suppliers and procurement for spaceflight systems development
  • Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Quote (RFP/RFQ)
  • Conduct price analyses and formulate negotiation strategies
  • Create and manage diverse contract types including LTAs and cost-type contracts
  • Oversee the procurement lifecycle from requisition to invoice resolution
  • Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of production materials
  • Uphold technical performance standards in procurement processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in the innovative aerospace industry
  • Engagement in projects that support space exploration
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on advanced technology
  • Professional development opportunities in procurement and project management
  • Exposure to high-impact contracts and strategic supplier management
Full Job Description
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).

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