Buyer

Blue Marble Communications is seeking a motivated and detail oriented individual to join our team as a Buyer. This person will be responsible for sourcing and procuring materials and components required for the production of our cutting‑edge products. You will work closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and integrated product teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of high‑quality materials. This position will require the candidate to work on site. The ideal candidate will have a background in purchasing and an understanding of the electronic components market, and most importantly will have an aptitude and eagerness to learn. Responsibilities Maintain ownership of all open PO data in the ERP system, follow up on vendor emails, and expedite with vendors to ensure on time delivery Collaborate with Quality Assurance to resolve any quality issues related to purchased materials Manage purchase order lifecycle from Request For Quote to PO fulfillment and acceptance for all purchase orders including large Subcontract Purchase Orders Manage the PR workflow and purchasing backlog, regularly reassessing priority based on program demand, lead times, and business impact to ensure critical needs are purchased and expedited appropriately Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and favorable payment terms where appropriate Perform regular supplier performance evaluations to assess quality, on-time delivery, and overall performance Track GIDEP output and work with cross functional teams to implement obsolescence and cut-over plans Generate weekly purchasing KPI's for management review Work closely with vendors to ensure compliance with specification documents, quality flowdowns, and company policies and procedures in all procurement activities Identify and develop strategic supplier relationships to drive cost savings and a competitive advantage Review performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives, streamline processes, and implement best practices in procurement Assist Operations and Administrative personnel where needed Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred 2+ years of relevant experience required Experience with ERP, especially SAP B1, preferred but not required Experience in supply chain management involving printed circuit boards (PCBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and complex mechanical components is preferred. Highly self-motivated and proactive Ability to self-manage workload Strong attention to detail Excellent MS Office skills, primarily Excel Excellent communication and negotiation skills with all levels of an organization Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, to include confidential information Must be able to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities Must be a US Person (This position has export control and security-related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government.) About Blue Marble Communications Blue Marble Communications designs and manufactures high-performance RF, free-space optical, and network communications modules and systems for deployment onboard satellites and other space vehicles. Our current product offerings include software-defined RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave modem/transceivers; optical laser communications terminals, Ethernet routers/switches, and systems comprised of combinations of these modules. BMC embraces a modern workplace culture and inclusive environment. In the case an offer is extended, it is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening. #J-18808-Ljbffr