Buyer II

Work Arrangement
This is an onsite position.

Job Overview
AEVEX Aerospace is looking for a detail-oriented buyer who will be responsible for purchasing parts and materials in support of US government/DoD contracts. You will negotiate terms and pricing with our suppliers research supplier options and ensure procurement compliance through the acquisition process.

Essential Functions
Responsible for purchasing materials goods and services necessary to support Government and Aevex contracts in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Defense Contract Audit Agency/ Defense Contract Management Agency (DCAA/DCMA) compliance
Review Purchase Requisitions for compliance completeness and obtain additional information as needed. Execute Purchase Requisitions as requested
Coordinates with internal customers such as Program Managers to ensure purchasing requirements and timelines are understood
Prepares and issues Requests for Quotes/Proposals (RFQs/RFPs) for a wide variety of materials and services
Analyzes quotes and negotiates terms of purchase to obtain the best value for the contract or project
Establishes new vendor relationships as required to meet project needs
Communicate with vendors to determine the status of orders
Expedites orders as required to maintain on-time order delivery
Communicates with all departments and resolves issues related to purchasing
Follow up and maintain current and accurate database information vendor lead times open purchases commitments and shortages
Support receiving activities including validation of items received against orders allocation of items to intended contract or project identifying unsatisfactory items and pursue a resolution with vendors
Maintain purchasing documents files and records in accordance with established policies procedures and Government audit guidelines to ensure compliance throughout the procurement cycle
Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions delivery schedules and quality of goods
Conduct market research to identify suppliers in a variety of industries
Assist with additional projects as required

Standard Essential Functions
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
Strong ability to work with little supervision
Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations and purchasing within a DoD atmosphere
Good understanding of technical requirements
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize workload in accordance with team requirements
Ability to work quickly and efficiently in order to meet tight deadlines
Ability to compile information and make informed decisions
Ability to operates in a very dynamic fast paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with purchasing in a manufacturing environment and ability to read engineering drawings and documentation a plus

Education / Certifications
Associates Degree minimum
Bachelors Degree preferred
6 years of experience in lieu of degree

Experience
3-5 years of purchasing experience in a Government/DoD contracting environment
Familiarity with Government contracting regulations related to purchasing/subcontracting includingFAR/DFARS

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:
Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists hands and/or fingers

Security Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance. U.S. Citizenship required

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.