Buyer I
The Buyer I at Confidential Client is an entry-level procurement role responsible for managing purchase orders and supporting sourcing activities within aerospace programs. This position involves supplier engagement, order tracking, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies under senior guidance, contributing to the company's mission of advancing commercial space infrastructure.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Buyer I to support sourcing and purchasing activities that enable aerospace and energy-related programs. This role reports to senior procurement staff and owns assigned purchase orders from requisition through closeout while learning procurement best practices.
- Issue and administer purchase orders for materials, parts, tooling, and services within assigned commodity areas
- Solicit and evaluate supplier quotes (RFQs) from approved vendors
- Support competitive sourcing events and supplier selection under guidance
- Analyze quotes for price reasonableness and ensure complete documentation
- Track and expedite open orders to meet delivery dates; resolve routine discrepancies with suppliers, receiving, and AP
- Maintain procurement records and update ERP systems (Costpoint familiarity preferred)
- Ensure POs include required quality clauses, export-control requirements, and contractual flow-downs
- Assist with supplier onboarding, approved vendor list maintenance, and performance data collection
- Identify and escalate supply-chain risks, delivery issues, or pricing anomalies to senior staff
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to align procurement with program needs
- Perform other duties as assigned to support mission priorities
Qualifications
To be successful in this Buyer I role, candidates should meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 0–3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience (entry-level welcome)
- Basic understanding of procurement and supply-chain principles
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a high-tempo, ambiguous, and evolving environment
- Basic familiarity with FAR/DFARS or government contracting is a plus
- Experience with ERP systems; Costpoint experience preferred
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills; reliable follow-through to meet deadlines
- High emotional intelligence and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Passion for the mission, entrepreneurial mindset, and a drive to learn technical and process-based procurement skills
Requirements & Clearance
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency is required for this position
- May be required to work evenings or weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
- Management may select at any level for which the position is advertised
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based; some tasks may require occasional inside or outside work
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods (up to ~90% of the time)
- May require lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs. occasionally
- Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)
Why Apply — What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on procurement experience supporting complex aerospace and energy programs
- Mentorship from experienced procurement professionals
- Exposure to ERP systems and government contracting processes
- Opportunity to grow into higher procurement or supply-chain roles as programs and skills develop
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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