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Buyer - New Product Introduction | Supply Chain

Remote role Full-time Open position

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

BETA Technologies is seeking a skilled Buyer to support New Product Introduction. This Buyer will act as a key supporting role for Engineering as designs progress from the idea stage to reality! The Buyer will participate in supplier selection, request for quotation, procurement of materials (composite and metallic aircraft parts, raw materials, hardware, etc.) In this role you will be responsible for sourcing and order fulfillment to ensure BETA’s Engineering team has the required materials to build the electrified future of aerospace. As a Buyer you will be responsible for the management of supplier cost and schedule. A successful candidate will be a team player with an exceptional ability to multitask, manage multiple competing priorities, and capable of handling a wide range of procurement activities as a central contact for new product owners. Experience with machined parts sourcing and composite parts sourcing is a major plus.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

  • Represent New Product Introductions from early phase procurement through longer term sustainment.
  • Manage commercial aspects of New Product Introduction to the supply chain including engaging new suppliers, thinking creatively to improve timelines, ensuring new programs have all the parts they need in order to electrify flight!
  • Responsible for reporting procurement activity and interface between program and commodity
  • Management for new sourcing and change programs in line with the group commodity strategy
  • Reviewing requisitions and bid proposals; negotiating contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority; purchasing supplies
  • Preparing purchase orders or bid requests; entering data of all purchase orders, end-to-end PO management
  • Negotiation and contract negotiation experience
  • A demonstrated ability to build relations with a supplier network and have insight in suppliers' processes
  • Working with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
  • Contacting vendors regarding the status of an order; contacting vendors concerning discrepancies with quantity and quality
  • Ensuring on-time delivery, supplier development, and inventory traceability
  • Reconcile invoicing or shipping issues
  • Performing other duties as assigned

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Comfortable with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment, and passion to perform under pressure
  • Four-year degree preferred
  • 5-7 years of related work experience in Procurement with focus on project management. Your preferred experience in aerospace manufacturing or in an environment with a keen focus on Quality will set you apart
  • Experience and confidence within an ERP system. Immersion using Plex, Oracle, SAP, or Epicor systems will provide a proper base for success
  • Experience in long term contract negotiation
  • Quality focused, Safety oriented
  • An analytical mind with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • Google G -Suite including drive, mail, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, charts, hangouts; Slack, application lifecycle
  • Passion for safety through quality in both design, software development, and manufacturing

    • Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
  • The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

    • Additional Information

    Build electric airplanes with us!

    We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

    Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

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