Honeybee Robotics

Buyer I

Altadena, California, United States

$63-78k

Full Time

3 months ago

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Job description

Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Honeybee Robotics is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Buyer. If you're passionate about the space industry and ready to contribute to our growth and success, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Place Purchase Orders with suppliers and monitor purchase to delivery
Negotiate terms with vendors, considering lead times, capacity, delivery, and payment terms
Resolve billing, delivery, and return issues with suppliers
Resolve problems with the right level of initiative, collaboration, and perseverance to satisfy requests while following procedures
Communicate status and issues regularly with all stakeholders
Maintain accurate and timely records

Required Qualifications:

1 year of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field
Understanding of purchase-related terms and conditions related to quality, schedule, price, delivery, payment, etc.
Fully competent in Microsoft Office programs
Excellent math skills
Professional, articulate communication style

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge to comply with legal requirements (e.g., SOX, ITAR, FAR, DFAR, etc.)
Experience with AS9100
Experience working with an ERP/MRP system
Education in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, 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 3 weeks per year, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, two floating, and 11 company holidays.

Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

See your work make an impact on some of the most exciting space missions, including major subsystems of NASA's upcoming Dragonfly, VIPER, and Mars Sample Return missions. Work alongside with the best and the brightest, including our partners across the aerospace industry. In a few short years, your contributions will allow you to point to Mars, the Moon, or Saturn's moon Titan, and say, "I did that!"

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.