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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. 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.  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Buyer to support procurement and contract fulfillment supporting our Capital Equipment and Tooling commodities.  In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and order fulfillment, management of supplier accounts to ensure timely delivery of Capital Equipment and Tooling supporting aircraft and other manufactured parts.  As an experienced Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of your equipment portfolio.  You will build and maintain solid relationships with our supplier partners, engineering team, and other internal stakeholders within BETA.  A successful candidate will be a team player with an exceptional ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.    How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Participate in the generation of Statements of Work (SoW) Lead the development of Request for Proposal (RFP) packages Lead the source selection process Preparing purchase orders or bid requests; entering data of all purchase orders Implement cost savings efforts, drive on time delivery and quality of product metrics. Manage supplier performance throughout the lifecycle of the contract Act as commercial authority on behalf of the company, signing agreements as delegated. Prepare formal communication to supply chain leads Act as the liaison between internal and external stakeholders Schedule and lead Program Review Meetings Performing other duties as assigned 20%+ travel minimum Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or Supply Chain, or the equivalent in work experience. 5-7 years of procurement experience managing high dollar projects or complex aerospace projects. Experience and confidence within an ERP system. Immersion using Plex, Oracle, SAP, or Epicor systems will provide a proper base for success An analytical mind with strong attention to detail Excellent communication skills Proficient in preparing presentation materials and data sets. Day to day use of Microsoft Suite including Excel, Slack, 3DX, Grafana or Tableau Passion for safety through quality in both design, software development, and manufacturing Above and Beyond Qualifications: PMP Certification or other project management experience Working knowledge of AS9100 and aerospace certification requirements Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, d