Buyer

Buyer
Location: Lafayette, CO
Job ID: #72346
Pay Range: $32-38

What are the main functions of this role?

• The Buyer will have 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.

Required Skill Sets:

• 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
• Work 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 Skill Sets:

• 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

Years of Experience Required (if any):

• 3-7 years

Education Level Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• How will the contractor’s success be measured?
• They will utilize the 2026 Purchasing Team Goals, as well as the 1:1 Control Tower metrics based on their procurements, deliveries, trainings, etc.

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.

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