Senior Buyer
Senior Buyer
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12-05-2025
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12-05-2025
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Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of outofthebox communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and crossfunctional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for handson interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forwardthinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Senior Buyer to our growing team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting new product development and manufacturing for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment we have the career for you.
In this position you will develop and execute multiyear crossfunctional (e.g. product line leaders material managers engineers operations and quality) supply chain strategies. You will minimize total landed cost (material cost freight duties inventory etc.) impact by containing costs through supply base management processes and strategies working with suppliers and the company. This role will also facilitate crossfunctional communications to drive optimized sourcing strategies supporting new product development programs.
This is an inoffice role located at our facility in Westminster CO.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Endtoend indirect procurement ownership to quote issue and fulfill purchase orders.
- Develop supply base / category strategies consistent with business initiatives.
- Analyze suppliers and their industries identify preferred suppliers and regionalize / rationalize / optimize supply base.
- Develop capital expenditures test equipment and facilities sourcing strategies understand technical specifications and the requirements of technical data packages used for manufacturing equipment.
- Track and communicate global industry trends supplier and competitor strategies key commodity cost drivers economic factors and opportunities in the global marketplace.
- Develop cost models to understand should be cost to identify and drive cost reduction opportunities and assure cost competitiveness in pursuit of new business opportunities.
- Work closely with Manufacturing Purchasing and Engineering in support of Cost Estimating/Quotation process.
- Identify Cost Reduction opportunities based onbenchmarking data base and key cost driver analysis capacity analysis at suppliers product/process improvements implementation of new technologies and execution of competitive sourcing process.
- Negotiate price and contract agreements. Ensure key contractual reductions are realized.
- Improve speed and flexibility of the supply chain to align with internal and external customer expectations
- Establish best practices in supply chain prior to production to achieve product launch and rampup schedules.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Engineering Materials Procurement Supply Chain Management or related is preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in buying and sourcing Capital expenditures or test equipment in the Aerospace industry is required. Space specific industry experience preferred.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Excel (pivot table formulas reports) and MRP systems ideally Acumatica
- Experience identifying evaluating and developing new suppliers.
- Detailed market knowledge gained through any of the following: experience in engineering operations and/or marketing or firsthand procurement negotiation knowledge.
- Superior written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
- Must possess negotiation communication problemsolving and analytical skills with demonstrated results.
- Highly organized and able to function successfully in a fastpaced product development environment.
$100000 $130000 a year
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Fulltime employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
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Senior IC
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