Buyer II

Huntsville, AL / Kent, WA

Contract Position

$38.79 - $51.20/Hour

Be part of an organization that aims beyond the Earth, focused on building a future where millions of people live and work in space. This pioneering space firm designs and manufactures advanced rockets and spacecraft, providing a path to explore new horizons and contributing to a legacy of space innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the procurement of materials, services, and products to meet program requirements.
• Collaborate with program leads to identify and manage long lead materials.
• Work with sourcing and program teams to select suppliers from the approved list to achieve program objectives.
• Prepare purchase orders using Coupa and Costpoint software, ensuring all supplier documentation (e.g., terms and conditions, NDAs) is completed prior to engagement.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage backlog and daily order status reports, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Address discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, invoices, and payments with suppliers.
• Expedite materials as necessary to manage shortages and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure the economical and timely transportation of materials to production locations.
• Manage returns for discrepant materials from receiving inspections and ensure proper documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 2-3 years of tactical-level purchasing experience, preferably in the aerospace or automotive industry (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed).
• Experience managing a commodity end-to-end (raw materials, COTS, buy parts, etc.).
• Familiarity with RFQs/RFPs/RFIs, PO processing, and supplier management.
• Ability to predict material needs 1-2 months in advance and procure long lead items.
• Proficiency with MRP systems (Costpoint experience is a plus).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30 year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401K. Appreciation and gratitude for employees is a hallmark of organizations with low turnover.
• Final Pay offered will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
• For more active job openings: https://careers.moseleytechnical.com/jobs
• For more information about Moseley visit: http://www.moseleytechnical.com/about-us/