Job Details

Senior Buyer

The Sr. Buyer performs procurement duties related to the purchasing of services, supplies and equipment in accordance to policies and regulations. In this role, one reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, paying particular attention to engineering drawings and specifications, as well as coordinates purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning and engineering departments to acquire inventory in a cost effective and timely manner. The Senior Buyer will process purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers, with a focus on supporting custom engineering orders. Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information. This position requires a strong understanding of technical drawings and the ability to interpret and action on detailed engineering documentation.

Position Responsibilities

• Works closely with engineering to understand and communicate specified requirements to suppliers, ensuring that detailed technical and engineering specifications are met.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting or APICS or ISM certification is required or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Certification for purchasing or supply chain professionals required.
• 8 - 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in various processes as it relates to assigned commodity, i.e. CNC, injection molding, etc.
• Has technical knowledge regarding manufacturing processes of an assigned commodity and demonstrates experience with purchasing practices and processes in manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Possesses understanding of commercial and FAR/DFAR Procurement rules, regulations and laws.
• Ability to negotiate terms and pricing for materials and services is critical.
• Proven understanding and intermediate usage of computerized MRP / ERP systems.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving, mathematical, time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience)

• Oracle experience strongly preferred.
• APICS or ISM certification preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret technical drawings / specifications.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant).
• Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.

The salary range for this role is: $88,000 - $124,740

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.