TITLE: Buyer
Required: US Citizenship
RATE RANGE: $33.00/hr - $37.50/hr
W2 Contract Only
ONSITE LOCATION: Lafayette, Colorado 80026
***No C2C, we can NOT work with outside agencies/vendors, and we can NOT do 1099-
US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED***
We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Buyer in Lafayette Colorado that has existing procurement experience in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry in a manufacturing or Research & Development (R&D) environment. The Buyer will have working knowledge of FAR, DFAR and/or NASA procurement regulations, price analysis and target pricing techniques, as well as prior experience procuring Custom Fab-to-Print commodities.
REQUIREMENTS
- US Citizenship
- Requires a bachelor's degree and 3-5 Years ERP Experience - SAP Preferred.
- Must be able to understand/read engineering drawings and BOM structure
- Experience working with mechanical/fabricated part drawings and technical spec understanding
- Experience working in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure the organization's needs are met while managing purchasing process procedures
- Working cross functionally with other departments such as Engineering, Quality, Material Program Manager, Planning, and Accounting to meet business needs
- Experience in procurement and/or vendor contract management is preferred
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
- Buy parts according to specifications ensuring compliance with company quality standards. Work with Suppliers to resolve quality issues
- Set and maintain accurate item lead times in the system and hold suppliers accountable to their commitments and to meet performance expectations
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Exhibits a high level to attention to detail
- Excellent scheduling and time management skills
- Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, self-motivated, and be able to drive a process from start to finish
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to compile information to make strategic decisions
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Working knowledge of vendor setup, PO packages, T&C negotiations, NDA processing, Cost Savings negotiations.
- Mechanical Buying experience
- Software buying experience
How will the contractor's success be measured:
o They will utilize the 2026 Purchasing Team Goals, as well as the 1:1 Control Tower metrics based on their procurements, deliveries, trainings, etc.
Please respond to Meredith Baldwin with your interest level, recent copy of your resume and your availability for a call to Mbaldwin@geologics.com
GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran