Buyer Ii - Fasteners

Rocket Lab

Middle River, MD, United States
Base: $75,000 - $90,000 usd; bonus/equity: compyny...
On-site
Evaluate vendor capability, price, and delivery
Manage rfq process for competitive bids
Negotiate terms with suppliers
Rocket Lab is seeking a Buyer II for Fasteners at their Middle River, MD facility. This role involves managing procurement processes for aerospace-grade fasteners, ensuring timely delivery and quality while supporting engineering and manufacturing operations

Job Summary

  • Buyers are responsible for placing all purchase orders for Rocket Lab, supporting engineering R&D through production ramp.
  • The role involves owning the business relationship with assigned suppliers and managing the RFQ process to secure competitive bids.
  • Rocket Lab offers a robust benefits package including top-tier medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Rocket Lab is seeking a Buyer II for Fasteners at their Middle River, MD facility. This role involves managing procurement processes for aerospace-grade fasteners, ensuring timely delivery and quality while supporting engineering and manufacturing operations.

Salary

Base: $75,000 - $90,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Company equity; Benefits: Robust benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Evaluate vendor capability, price, and delivery
  • Manage RFQ process for competitive bids
  • Negotiate terms with suppliers
  • Maintain purchase order data in ERP system

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with aerospace-grade fasteners
  • Understanding of fastener industry standards
  • Experience in rapid growth environment
  • Ability to read engineering drawings

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of buying or manufacturing engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of total work experience
  • Proven ability to source, onboard, and negotiate pricing
  • Proven knowledge of purchasing processes
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%

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