Manufacturing Materials Buyer (AerospaceUAS)

COLSA is seeking aManufacturing Materials Buyer in Huntsville Alabama to help in the design and delivery of cutting-edge uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) as we shape the future of drone flight for our Nation. Youll play a critical role in sourcing materials components and building strategic supplier relationships that keep production moving and help ensure every aircraft is built to the highest standards of quality reliability and performance.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement of manufacturing materials and flight-critical components from RFQs and supplier selection through purchase order issuance and delivery.

Use Deltek Costpoint to process purchase requisitions issue purchase orders maintain procurement records and track purchasing activities.

Source manufacturing materials and flight-critical components including avionics electronic assemblies sensors composite materials machined parts hardware fasteners propulsion components batteries wiring harnesses and related aerospace hardware.

Evaluate supplier quotations negotiate pricing lead times and commercial terms and recommend suppliers for inclusion on the approved vendor list.

Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships while monitoring performance and resolving quality delivery and supply issues.

Identify evaluate and qualify new suppliers while maintaining the approved vendor list and developing alternate sources to strengthen the supply base and reduce supply chain risk.

Partner with the Program Manager Production Manager Manufacturing Scheduler Engineering and Quality teams to ensure purchased materials meet technical schedule quality and cost requirements.

Convert engineering bills of material (BOMs) into purchasing BOMs to support manufacturing operations material traceability and contract compliance.

Apply knowledge of FAR DFARS ITAR/EAR and supplier flow-down requirements when supporting federal contract procurement.

Identify opportunities to reduce material costs improve supplier performance and strengthen supply continuity without compromising quality or production schedules.

May provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced procurement personnel.

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