Buyer, Sr.

AeroVironment (AVAV)

Simi Valley, CA, United States
$88,000 - $124,740; not specified; not specified p...
Negotiate terms and pricing
Develop new supply sources
Manage supplier relationships
The Sr. Buyer performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance to policies and regulations

Job Summary

  • The Sr. Buyer performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance to policies and regulations.
  • Monitors the cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to negotiate terms and pricing for increasingly larger, complex and difficult materials & services.
  • AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Matching Summary

The Sr. Buyer performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance to policies and regulations.

Salary

$88,000 - $124,740; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Negotiate terms and pricing
  • Develop new supply sources
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • FAR/DFAR Procurement rules
  • Computerized MRP / ERP systems

Nice-to-have

  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong initiative and drive
  • Ownership and responsibility
  • Learning from mistakes
  • Read and interpret technical drawings

Key Requirements

  • 8 - 12 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting or APICS or ISM certification
  • Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals
  • Proven experience in various manufacturing processes
  • Technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR Procurement rules
  • Intermediate usage of computerized MRP / ERP systems

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR

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