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Firefly Aerospace · 1 week ago

Buyer III-Launch Support

Cedar Park, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As a Launch Support Buyer, you'll procure materials and equipment for Firefly's launch facilities, negotiate with suppliers, and support the expansion of launch operations.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Procure materials, equipment, and services needed for the daily operations and ongoing expansion of Firefly space launch facilities

Negotiate and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers

Issue purchase orders, ensure timely delivery and resolve invoice issues

Act as primary contact between Supply Chain and Firefly Launch sites and teams

Support expansion of Firefly launch operations to new sites

Create and Manage supplier and supply chain SOP/Criteria for access to launch sites/bases

Conduct comprehensive supplier analysis, including strategic direction, market and industry position, capabilities and capacity, and risk assessment

Manage and maintain supplier relationships and monitor status of work performed

Act as the Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned launch sites

Oversee Supply Chain launch site requirements, including:

Supplier base/AVL

Supply Chain contracts and agreements associated with each site

Supply of fuels and gasses – Government and Commercial supply

Service Suppliers for Launch facilities

HazMat and explosive materials

Drive standardization and documentation of processes

Work with Logistics to ensure compliance and timely delivery of required materials

Support pre-flight expedite orders, shipments, and receiving

Create and maintain material stocking standards for flight materials

Work with Launch Vehicle Programs to support customer payload handling and integration

Create assigned category strategies to support continued expansion of the launch site. (construction, raw materials, piping, valves, labor, etc.)

Prepare, issue and analyze RFx packages for one-time projects and ongoing goods and services requirements for the launch site

Collaborate with Firefly internal customers to understand requirements and roadmaps

Qualification

Supply Chain PurchasingAnalytical SkillsOdoo ERP/MRPProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsAerospace Industry ExperienceMilitary ExperienceITAR ExperienceAS9100 EnvironmentMS OfficeCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime Management