Tendeg LLC is an engineering-driven company that designs and builds high-performance antenna systems and precision structures for space missions. Our work supports communications, sensing, and data delivery in demanding orbital environments, with applications ranging from weather forecasting and Earth science to global connectivity, national security, and scientific exploration.

Our hardware is flight-proven, with more than 25 antennas currently on orbit and a portfolio of deployable apertures that spans multiple sizes and frequency regimes. As we scale manufacturing to meet growing demand, we’re building a team focused on disciplined execution, technical rigor, and delivering hardware that works. If you’re interested in joining a growing team that designs and builds the infrastructure behind modern space missions, we’d like to hear from you.

Tendeg’s Philosophy

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We are successful because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and self-motivated people that can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG is an acronym for TENacious Design and Engineering Group. Obviously, tenacity is another trait we embrace.

Title: Buyer II

Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt

Pay Range: $75,000 - $80,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)

Location: Louisville, CO (Onsite)

Position Purpose: The Aerospace Buyer II is responsible for negotiating purchases of goods and services with suppliers, while taking part in sourcing projects and day-to-day sourcing needs. The role works closely with Program Managers on sourcing efforts, RFP and RFQ activities, and supplier negotiations. It also calls for strong ERP system skills, experience in a fast-paced production setting, and cross-functional teamwork to support on-time receipt, cost control, and quality compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate with engineers for the purchasing activities in procuring materials, parts, components, and services for aerospace mechanisms.
• Actively maintains a healthy supplier portfolio, seeks out new supplier relationships and takes part in supplier surveys and audits when needed.
• Completes source selection and vendor qualification due diligence prior to issuance of RFPs.
• Monitors existing relationships, proactively participate in problem resolution and schedules site visits with key suppliers as appropriate.
• Negotiate contracts with wholesalers and suppliers ensuring contracts with vendors are consistent with company objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance for total cost, on-time shipment, and quality.
• Review purchase history to support forecasting and to set up blanket orders and bulk buys.
• Be familiar with aerospace designs, drawing, specifications and purchasing AS9100 practices.
• Purchase parts to print and specifications that meet all quality requirements, and partner with suppliers to close out quality issues.
• Perform cost analysis and recommend changes as results dictate.
• Placed orders to maintain inventory supply are steady for assigned product lines.
• Manage communication lines with Managers, Engineering, Quality, Production, Planning, and Accounting to meet business needs.
• Maintain a working knowledge of new sources of supply aerospace materials.
• Verifies deliverables from suppliers, purchase orders and approves invoice for payment.
• Follow FAR/DFAR requirements, confirm compliance, and inform management and compliance teams of actions needed.
• Maintain working knowledge of Fixed Price and Basic Cost and T&M contract structures.
• Percentage of time spent travelling 10%.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Education:

• 5+ years of applicable experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics or related preferably
• At least two years of inventory management and ERP software experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exposure to mechanical engineering design software for aerospace structures and mechanisms. Preferred CAD experience is SolidWorks.
• Customer and internal interfaces. Meetings, reports and professional presentations will be required using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exposure and knowledge of aerospace materials (metallics, composites, adhesives, bonding) that are typical for precision structures and space missions.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or other aerospace quality standards.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, data mining and report development skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels.
• Ability to be a team player with a professional attitude.
• Dependable and self-motivated.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Computer Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
• Detailed knowledge of MRP/ERP/PLM software systems.

Benefits: As we are growing and investing in our company, we invest in our team. We recognize employee contributions through competitive salaries and bonuses and take pride in taking care of our employees. Here is how we show our appreciation:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Tax Advantage Account (Flexible Spending Account) (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan-Traditional 401(k) Plan
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company SWAG
• Dog friendly work environment
• Free company parking
• Break rooms fully stocked with snacks, drinks, and an espresso coffee machine

"Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR § 120.62."

Tendeg LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, national origin, veteran status and any other protected factor.

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Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment. The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, hand tools, power tools, ladders, machines, and fumes. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

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 job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position requires the ability to perform a wide range of strenuous physical and manual tasks indoors and outdoors. Physical ability to stand and walk 0-2 hours at a time up to 6-8 hours total in a day. Requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently, and 75 pounds occasionally.

Tendeg is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected factor. Tendeg is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Stacy Narine at Stacy.N@tendeg.com.