Procurement Buyer

AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.

Summary: 

• The Buyer is responsible for assisting in the selection and purchasing of quality products at our Production facility in Midland, TX from a group of suppliers globally and or domestic along with the On time delivery of such goods.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Buying direct material parts from global suppliers

• Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers

• Providing buying benefits such as savings, better lead times, terms, when buying parts

• Assurance of supply on timely matter, following thru from ordering to delivery

• Transacting and Placing Purchase Orders for Direct Material Needs in our Netsuite System

• Maintaining records and estimated dates for deliveries in the system Netsuite

• Keeping Supplier  and parts attributes in Netsuite up to date

• Owning Supplier Leadtimes and working on improving them.

• Owning Procrument-Receiving issues and disputed items resolution process for buy

• Resolving Supplier Accounts Payable disputes

• Assist in maintaining current inventory. 

• Assists in research, analysis, and forecasting of current and future buying trends, and products. 

• Maintains relationships with assigned wholesalers, vendors, and suppliers. 

• Assists in negotiation of contracts with select wholesalers, vendors, and suppliers. 

• Assigned to projects to support procurement of goods and services. 

• Potential assignments to assist commodities to manage procurement and inventory levels. 

• Maintaining healthy commercial relationships with suppliers

• Maintains relationships with internal customers. 

• Clear reporting of progress and expected deliveries. 

• Infrequent travel may be required. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelors degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain,  Finance, or related field. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, NetSuite or related software. 

• Ability to compile information and data to make decisions. 

• Ability to work under pressure and to problem solving,

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Fluent in English. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with ERPs.  Purchasing Modules a must.

• Experience negotiating supply chain contracts. 

• 3 years of relevant experience for Senior Buyer level. 

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands_._ 

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.