AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
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 vendors and suppliers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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.
- May be assigned to projects to support procurement of goods and services.
- May be assigned commodities to manage procurement and inventory levels.
- 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, Finance, or related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to compile information and make decisions.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Fluent in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ERPs.
- Experience negotiating supply chain contracts.
- 3 years of relevant experience for Senior Buyer level.
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.
