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Salary: USD 90,000 - 140,000 / annual
Voyager Technologies is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company developing mission-critical solutions for national security and technological advancement.
In this Buyer III role, you will manage procurement operations for both direct contract and indirect company-support acquisitions. Your responsibilities include placing and managing purchase orders and subcontracts, monitoring and expediting open purchase orders according to project requirements, and maintaining accurate purchase order data in the MRP system. You will conduct negotiations with management support to secure favorable terms, conditions, pricing, and schedules with suppliers. You'll ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed, proactively communicate supplier performance risks to internal customers, and support resolution of discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and supplier payments.
This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas and persuade stakeholders. You must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, manage competing priorities effectively, and contribute to moderately complex project aspects requiring procurement expertise. You'll evaluate supplier performance and total cost of ownership, work in a CPSR-compliant environment, and maintain proven organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail. Familiarity with procurement management and ERP systems is essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Travel up to 10% within the United States, including possible overnight stays, is required.
Voyager offers a competitive total compensation package including flexible time off, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage with significant company premium contributions, flexible gym memberships, 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, company wellness programs, and additional voluntary benefits.
Note: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and must be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or related discipline with 7+ years of supply chain experience, OR 10+ years of purchasing field experience in lieu of a degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate complex ideas and persuade others
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to multi-task on competing priorities and timely close open items
- Ability to contribute to moderately complex project aspects requiring procurement expertise
- Experience evaluating supplier performance and total cost of ownership
- Experience working in a CPSR-compliant environment
- Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with procurement management and ERP systems
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience working in aerospace/DOD industry
- Experience complying with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and NASA requirements for procurements
