Buyer III (Aerospace/Defense)

Location: Pueblo, Colorado, United States; travel up to 10% within the United States. Applicants must be a U.S. Person and eligible to obtain required export authorizations under ITAR and EAR.

Base salary: $90,000–$140,000 per year, excluding benefits and bonus/incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global develops mission-critical technologies for space, defense, and national security applications.

What you will do

• Place and manage purchase orders and subcontracts for direct-contract and indirect company-support acquisitions.
• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders according to project requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete purchase order data in the MRP system.
• Negotiate supplier terms, conditions, pricing, and schedules with management support.
• Prioritize and execute program requirements while communicating supplier performance risks to internal customers.
• Resolve discrepancies involving purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and supplier payments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering, or a related discipline with 7+ years of supply chain experience, or 10+ years of purchasing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas, anticipate objections, and persuade others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, close open items on time, and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to contribute to moderately complex project aspects requiring procurement expertise.
• Ability to evaluate supplier performance and total cost of ownership.
• Experience working in a CPSR-compliant environment.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with procurement management software, ERP systems, and related tools.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable U.S. government export regulations and be eligible to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience in the aerospace or Department of Defense industry.
• Experience complying with Federal Acquisition Regulations and NASA procurement requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with substantial company premium coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.
• Opportunity to work in an innovative, mission-driven environment.