Buyer, Sr.

AeroVironment (AVAV)

Petaluma, CA, United States
Base: $88,000 - $124,740; bonus/equity: not specif...
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

Base: $88,000 - $124,740; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, 9/80 work schedule, paid holiday shutdown

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Negotiate terms and pricing
  • Develop new supply sources
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Analyze purchase requisitions
  • Process purchase change orders
  • Analyze error reports

Nice-to-have

  • Creative and effective problem resolution
  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong initiative and drive
  • Ownership and responsibility
  • Committed to learning and improvement

Key Requirements

  • 8 - 12 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree or APICS/ISM certification
  • Purchasing or supply chain professional certification
  • Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR rules
  • Intermediate usage of MRP / ERP systems

Work Rights

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

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