Buyer – Strategic Procurement

Job overview

The Buyer – Strategic Procurement role is onsite in Kent, WA. Compensation is $67.73 per hour. The client develops reusable rocket technology and spaceflight services, including launch vehicles and lunar technologies. The buyer manages procurement from requisition through invoice payment, aligning supplier agreements and production materials with program requirements. The role supports the procurement organization’s strategic objectives by negotiating agreements, managing suppliers, and helping ensure materials arrive on time, within budget, and to technical requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage suppliers and teammates supporting external development of spaceflight systems. Prioritize and execute program requirements
• prepare and issue requests for proposals and quotes, perform price analyses, and develop negotiation strategies. Construct procurement contracts, including long-range agreements and sourcing partnerships. Own procurement from requisition creation through final invoice payment and resolve process issues. Lead strategic agreement identification, negotiation, execution, and management. Support procurement strategy and ensure production materials are delivered on time, within budget, and to technical performance requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

buyer

strategic procurement

supplier management

procurement

contract negotiation

rfp

rfq

federal acquisition regulations

as9100

spaceflight systems

kent wa

$67.73/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Non-benefitted except benefits mandated by law
• subsidized insurance coverage is offered. The posting states there is no paid time off.

Why this role

The posting cites Federal Acquisition Regulations, multiple contract types, AS9100, and engineering data knowledge. Space or aerospace experience and CPSM, CSCP, or PMP certification are listed as nice-to-haves.

About the employer

ApTask is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.