Buyer II

Join the Honeybee Robotics Motion Control team in Longmont, Colorado, and become part of a 40-year legacy as pioneers in space robotics. We specialize in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs, and our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope. We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Honeybee Robotics is looking for a Buyer II to join our growing team. Working closely with our engineers, you will source and procure finished components and raw materials that meet detailed specifications. You will establish a network of vendors that provide exceptional quality and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with our quality engineers to establish effective validation strategies. As a valued subject matter expert supporting a technical program, you will proactively identify, discuss, and mitigate risks to ensure Honeybee’s success.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct sourcing activities, aligning commodity strategies with supplier selection for new products and technologies.
• Make sourcing decisions based on engineering specifications, legal requirements, and quality standards.
• Implement Design for Manufacture (DFM) processes with early supplier engagement to ensure smooth design evolution.
• Coordinate with Engineering to align design changes with manufacturing lead times.
• Place and manage purchase orders, communicating status to program teams and resolving any deviations or technical issues.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and a capable network of suppliers and partners.
• Negotiate terms with vendors considering lead times, capacity, delivery terms, and payment terms.
• Identify and resolve supply issues to meet business commitments.
• Capture and report material costs.
• Update MRP with accurate purchased part planning parameters.
• Resolve problems while following procedures and compliance.
• Regularly communicate status and issues to stakeholders.
• Support new business proposals with informed estimates.
• Monitor costs and recommend cost reduction approaches to meet financial objectives.
• Manage returns to vendors as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of purchasing experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Working knowledge to comply with legal requirements (e.g., SOX, ITAR, FAR, DFAR, etc.).
• Experience with AS9100.
• Solid understanding of purchase-related terms and conditions related to quality, schedule, price, delivery, payment, etc.
• Fully competent in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning or Material Requirements Planning system.
• Excellent math skills.
• Professional, articulate communication style.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education in supply chain management, business, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Collaborative, result-oriented approach.
• Ability to resolve conflict and deal diplomatically with vendors, managers, and customers.
• Good organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and work to specific deadlines with minimum supervision.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Employee Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4.5% company match (100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3%)
• Education Reimbursement for certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs
• Paid Time Off includes up to 3 weeks per year, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, two floating, and 11 company holidays.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 8/1/2024.

Applicants for employment at Honeybee Robotics, LLC must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Honeybee Robotics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.