Buyer III

Varstaff

• $70K — $95K *
Melbourne, FL 32935In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance required; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in procurement.
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and AS9100 standards essential.
  • Strong analytical, prioritization, and communication skills needed.
  • Experience in aerospace or space sectors, particularly with avionics or fluid components, is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage suppliers and procurement activities supporting spaceflight systems development.
  • Prepare Requests for Proposal/Quote (RFP/RFQ) and perform price analyses.
  • Develop negotiation strategies and manage various contract types, including LTAs and FFP contracts.
  • Oversee the full procurement lifecycle from requisition to final invoice resolution.
  • Ensure delivery of production materials on-time and within budget, meeting all technical performance requirements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in the aerospace sector with cutting-edge technology.
  • Engagement in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
  • Possibility for professional development and growth in procurement expertise.
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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