Axiom Space

Axiom Space

Senior Buyer

Houston · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 31 days ago
SAPSupply ChainProcurementERPResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAccounts Payable

About the role

  • Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy Senior Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
  • Execute the full procurement lifecycle from pre-procurement planning through contract closeout for complex, high-value, and technically sensitive purchases including materials, equipment, services, and subcontracts
  • Conduct thorough price and cost analysis to establish fair and reasonable pricing prior to award including market research, and competitive benchmarking

Responsibilities

  • Develop, issue, and manage competitive solicitations including Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and Invitations for Bid (IFB) in accordance with organizational policy and applicable regulations
  • Manage supplier and subcontractor performance throughout the period of performance including milestone tracking, delivery monitoring, invoice review, and issue resolution
  • Conduct and document Non-Disclosure Agreement verification prior to release of any proprietary technical data or drawings to suppliers
  • Support the development and review of Statements of Work, technical specifications, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with engineering and technical stakeholders
  • Partner with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Configuration Management, and Quality to ensure procurement activities align with program requirements, budgets, and schedules
  • Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.

Requirements

  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Draft, review, and administer purchase orders, blanket purchase orders, and subcontracts including all required terms, conditions, quality clauses, and regulatory flow-downs
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field required, 8 to 12 years of purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex subcontracts and purchase orders with values exceeding $1M
  • Proven experience with FAR and DFARS compliant procurement in a government contracting environment
  • Experience with ERP systems - Costpoint, SAP, Deltek, or equivalent required
  • Demonstrated experience conducting price and cost analysis, and competitive source selection
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a high-tempo, ambiguous, and evolving environment
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and follow-through
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Contributes positively to team culture, especially during high-demand periods
  • Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges

Skills

  • Passion for space and the mission
  • Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
  • Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
  • Core Competencies:
  • Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
  • Accountability
  • Technical Rigor
  • Execution Discipline
  • Pride of Delivery

Benefits

  • Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

Company info

  • driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior Buyer who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
  • We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

Equal opportunity

  • Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
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