Buyer II

Voyager Technologies, Inc.
Folsom, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Supply chain professionals with negotiation experience and attention to detail will find this procurement role in aerospace and defense, emphasizing supplier management and project alignment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in supply chain or 9+ years in purchasing and a background in aerospace/DOD industry
    — “Experience working in aerospace/DOD industry.”
  • Individuals who thrive in mission-driven environments and can manage complex supplier relationships
    — “These roles are not for the faint of heart.”
  • Professionals with ERP system experience and the ability to communicate performance risks effectively
    — “Familiarity with relevant software and tools, including procurement management and ERP systems.”

Things to consider

  • Must be a U.S. Person to comply with export regulations
    — “applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person”
  • Up to 10% travel, including overnights, is expected
    — “Travel up to 10%, including the possibility of overnights within the United States”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience managing purchase orders and subcontracts in your resume and interview responses
    — “Place and manage purchase orders and subcontracts for both direct contract and indirect company-support acquisitions.”
  • Highlight your ability to communicate complex supplier performance risks clearly and proactively
    — “Effectively communicate supplier performance risks with internal customers proactively.”
  • Demonstrate your negotiation skills and ability to secure favorable terms with suppliers
    — “Conduct negotiations, with management support, to secure favorable terms and conditions, price, and schedule with suppliers.”
  • Showcase your analytical and problem-solving capabilities through specific examples
    — “Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage data in MRP systems with precision and completeness
    — “Manage relevant purchase order data in MRP system to ensure accurate and complete information at all times.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • place and manage purchase orders and subcontracts
  • monitor and expedite open purchase orders
  • manage relevant purchase order data in mrp system
Typical background
bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience in supply chain

Skills & requirements

Required

Purchase Order ManagementNegotiationCommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-solvingOrganizational SkillsErp SystemsFamiliarity With Far And Nasa Requirements

Preferred

Aerospace/dod Industry Experience

Stack & domain

Purchase OrdersSubcontractsMRP SystemNegotiationsProcurement ManagementERP SystemsFarsNASA RequirementsCommunicationProblem-solvingOrganizationAttention To DetailSpaceDefenseNational SecurityAerospaceDOD

About the role

Original posting from Voyager Technologies, Inc. via Greenhouse

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. 

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies 

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

In this role, the essential functions are:

Place and manage purchase orders and subcontracts for both direct contract and indirect company-support acquisitions.

Monitor and expedite open purchase orders according to project requirements.

Manage relevant purchase order data in MRP system to ensure accurate and complete information at all times.

Conduct negotiations, with management support, to secure favorable terms and conditions, price, and schedule with suppliers.

Ensure program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet needs.

Effectively communicate supplier performance risks with internal customers proactively.

Support resolution of discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier.

If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now, Join Our Talent Community and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience in supply chain OR 9+ years of experience in purchasing field in lieu of a degree

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas, anticipate potential objections, and persuade others to adopt a different point of view.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.

Familiarity with relevant software and tools, including 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.

Travel, Physical, and/or Government Mandated Requirements: 

Travel up to 10%, including the possibility of overnights within the United States 

The good faith base salary range for this role is $74,600.00 - $106,800.00 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future. 

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.  

Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees

Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll

401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security

Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being

Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.  

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran 

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. 

Colorado pay range$74,600—$106,800 USD

Source: Voyager Technologies, Inc. careers (Greenhouse)

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