Buyer III
AV, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Job Description
The Buyer III performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies, and equipment in accordance with policies and regulations. The role involves reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions, coordinating purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost‑effective and timely manner. The Buyer purchases requisitions, change orders, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
Position Responsibilities
Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials and services.
Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
Manages and develops supplier relationships to reduce costs, improve and maintain quality, and ensure on‑time delivery of purchased materials.
Negotiates terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials and services; writes and completes RFQ/RFP packages.
Works with finance to resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner and works on procurement/material projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
Possesses understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR procurement rules, regulations, and laws.
Monitors site activities associated with Asset Management Lifecycle Business Systems to ensure company, customer, and U.S. Government assets are controlled and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies, and procedures.
Supports internal and external customer audits.
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
AS/AA Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Minimum 5 – 8 years of related experience.
Experienced negotiating terms and pricing for materials and services.
Experienced reading and comprehending drawing specification sheets.
Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
Demonstrated technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes of an assigned commodity and experience with purchasing practices and processes in manufacturing and engineering environments.
Demonstrated understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP / ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)
Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals required (APICS or ISM certification preferred).
B.S. Degree in Business, Finance, Accounted or related discipline preferred.
Demonstrates effective problem‑solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly organized and strong coordination skills to meet deadlines.
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways; has a complete understanding and demonstrated knowledge of procurement concepts, methods, and procedures.
Normally receives little instruction on day‑to‑day work and general instruction on new assignments.
Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant).
Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent).
Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).
Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional).
Clearance Level
No Clearance
Salary Range
$80,500 - $114,450
ITAR Requirement
The position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person; some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
EEO Statement
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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The Buyer III performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies, and equipment in accordance with policies and regulations. The role involves reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions, coordinating purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost‑effective and timely manner. The Buyer purchases requisitions, change orders, and requests for quotes to suppliers.
Position Responsibilities
Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials and services.
Develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
Manages and develops supplier relationships to reduce costs, improve and maintain quality, and ensure on‑time delivery of purchased materials.
Negotiates terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials and services; writes and completes RFQ/RFP packages.
Works with finance to resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner and works on procurement/material projects as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
Possesses understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR procurement rules, regulations, and laws.
Monitors site activities associated with Asset Management Lifecycle Business Systems to ensure company, customer, and U.S. Government assets are controlled and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies, and procedures.
Supports internal and external customer audits.
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors, demonstrating good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
AS/AA Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Minimum 5 – 8 years of related experience.
Experienced negotiating terms and pricing for materials and services.
Experienced reading and comprehending drawing specification sheets.
Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
Demonstrated technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes of an assigned commodity and experience with purchasing practices and processes in manufacturing and engineering environments.
Demonstrated understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP / ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)
Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals required (APICS or ISM certification preferred).
B.S. Degree in Business, Finance, Accounted or related discipline preferred.
Demonstrates effective problem‑solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Highly organized and strong coordination skills to meet deadlines.
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways; has a complete understanding and demonstrated knowledge of procurement concepts, methods, and procedures.
Normally receives little instruction on day‑to‑day work and general instruction on new assignments.
Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
Physical Demands
Ability to work in an office and manufacturing environment (Constant).
Required to sit and stand for long periods (Frequent).
Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent).
Able to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry objects of varying sizes and shapes (Occasional).
Clearance Level
No Clearance
Salary Range
$80,500 - $114,450
ITAR Requirement
The position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person; some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
EEO Statement
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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