Junior Buyer | Supply Chain

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
The Jr. Buyer will compile and maintain records of business transactions and activities of the establishment by performing the following duties.

How You Will Contribute To Revolutionizing Electric Aviation:

• Responsible for reporting procurement activity and interface between program and commodity management for new sourcing and change programs in line with the group commodity strategy
• Reviewing requisitions and bid proposals; negotiating contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority; purchasing supplies
• Preparing purchase orders or bid requests; entering data of all purchase orders
• Negotiation and contract negotiation experience
• A demonstrated ability to build relations with a supplier network and have insight into suppliers processes
• Conferring with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Receiving and contacting vendors to find out the status of an order; contacting vendors concerning discrepancies with quantity and quality
• Interfacing with all departments, and resolving problems and issues with needed purchase items
• Helping develop our inventory tracking system
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and confidence within an ERP system. Immersion using Plex, Oracle, SAP, or Epicor systems will provide a proper base for success
• Quality-focused, Safety oriented
• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Google G -Suite including drive, mail, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, charts, hangouts; Slack, application lifecycle
• Passion for safety through quality in both design, software development, and manufacturing

Above And Beyond Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in a related field

Build electric airplanes with us!
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.