Indirect Senior Strategic Buyer IV

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary 

The Supply chain department manages all aspect of procurement for The Aerospace Corporation. We provide the opportunity to be a part of a diverse team that purchases a wide range of capital, indirect and government funded products and services including IT, specialized equipment, facilities services and engineering, design, and construction. As the purchasing agent you will provide your experience and understanding of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement of indirect/direct goods and services.

Work Model

Remote

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities and manage strategic supplier contracts of indirect goods and services for The Aerospace Corporation
• Evaluate and improve sourcing activities, analyzing current suppliers and cost
• Complete formal market analysis to investigate market behaviors, trends and influences on the category requirement
• Identify the best contract approach, pricing model, and category management governance
• Lead RFI’s, RFP’s, RFQs, RFS’s, supplier/source selection, negotiation and awarding best value
• Evaluate current need and forecast product and services demands for assigned contracts
• Implement procedures to continuously evaluate suppliers, costs and deliverability
• Administer and lead post-award supplier management/administration, including SRM, continuous improvement / transformation /innovation as required

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements Level IV: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Business Administration or related field
• 10 or more years of relevant experience  
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Demonstrated understanding and execution of the entire procurement cycle
• Technical leadership and contractual competencies to form strategies to construct and execute contractual activities utilizing various contracting types that are developed based on the need of each organization
• Experience establishing/developing appropriately scaled SRM framework
• Advance Project management skills to build, manage, and meet effective procurement schedules
• Advance financial acumen and analytical skills required to construct pricing strategies/exhibits, conduct bid evaluation, and justify pricing reasonableness

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: 

• SAP experience
• Aerospace industry experience
• Experience setting up strategic purchasing agreements related to indirect categories including but not limited to: office supplies, IT-related services, marketing-related services, capital, HR related services (recruitment, training, contract labor), travel management services, professional services (consultants), facilities maintenance/repair/operations.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Mid - Max)

$100,805 - $120,403 - $140,000

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

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