What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer II position at Metrea Management LLC?
Company Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service across a spectrum of domains including Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Synthetic. Metrea Management provides central services to eleven (11) global capability units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams.
Position Summary
The Buyer II role will be responsible for the sourcing and procuring materials, components, supplies and services for Metrea. This role involves adhering to company policies, contract requirements, and federal acquisition regulations to ensure efficient and effective procurement processes
Role and Responsibilities
- Source and evaluate products and services to identify the best fit for the company’s needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and requirements.
- Execute the procurement process from requisition to purchase order delivery and execution.
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all purchase orders while retaining necessary documentation per company policies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including suppliers and customers.
- Negotiate pricing and quotes with suppliers, recommending the most qualified source to meet budget and scheduling objectives.
- Work closely with other departments, such as Finance, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Serve as the liaison between suppliers and internal teams on purchasing process and new projects/files.
- Provide detailed analysis of cost and data as required.
- Conduct research on new components and suppliers to enhance procurement strategies.
- Resolve procurement discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Ensure effective follow-up and administration of purchase order and subcontract files.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Thrives in fast-paced environments, adeptly managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excels at resolving complex challenges with a strategic and thoughtful approach.
- Ensures high quality and precision in task execution while working independently.
- Clear understanding of the regulatory requirements of approved parts and the documentation requirements for sourced parts/repairs.
Education:
- High school diploma / GED
Experience:
- 2-4 years of experience in aviation procurement familiar with supporting aging aircraft with constrained supply chains.
- Experience managing component repairs with Part 145 repair stations and MROs.
- Experience with purchasing from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Expert level in Microsoft Excel and in preparing executive-level presentations
Preferred Education, Experience and Certificates
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience with maintenance information systems such as AMOS, Corridor, Veryon or similar platforms.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance.
- Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Our Culture
Metrea’s single core value “rooted in humility” is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined; form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams and to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for
Benefits
Health and welfare
Retirement plan eligibility
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.
Travel
Travel requirements are between 10-20%.
Work Location
Temecula, CA / Menifee, CA
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
