Buyer III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Acquire both traditional and non-traditional supplies and services to support the Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) Division.

• Collaborate with Program Management, customers, suppliers, engineers, and various internal and external stakeholders.

• Analyze and manage risks, product costs, quality, and delivery timelines in alignment with corporate and program goals.

• Ensure that procurement activities adhere to company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.

• Execute source selections and procurements that meet schedule, cost, and quality criteria.

• Develop and propose secondary or additional sourcing options.

• Review and negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.

• Select and sustain supply sources utilizing advanced purchasing techniques.

• Assess source justifications, commercial item determinations, and associated compliance documents.

• Review, monitor, and process purchase requests with appropriate payment terms.

• Address delivery, quality, and pricing issues with vendors.

• Accurately enter and update orders in Costpoint.

• Track outstanding lead times and schedules.

• Conduct routine purchase order reconciliation.

• Identify future procurement requirements and new supplier sources.

• Inform suppliers of rejections and costs related to defective materials.

• Expedite deliveries and secure approvals for alternative procurement methods as necessary.

• Assist in Planning, Shipping & Receiving, and Inventory operations.

• Maintain precise procurement records.

• Carry out supplier evaluations.

• Address discrepant materials both internally and with suppliers.

• Review and refresh supply chain metrics reports.

• Ensure procurements are delivered to customer locations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field with 2-4 years of progressive experience in procurement for federal contracts, or a High School Diploma with 8-10 years of relevant work experience.

• Experience with CPSR compliance and audit support.

• Proficient in Costpoint 8.0 Procurement Planning, Purchasing, and Material Management Modules.

• Knowledge of DoD procurement and familiarity with FAR / DFAR procurement regulations.

• Understanding of parts, materials, and process requirements specific to aerospace and defense applications.

• Experience in sourcing from foreign suppliers and handling procurements involving ITAR/EAR regulations.

• Skilled in placing both foreign and domestic POs/Subcontracts of high complexity and managing high volume POs across diverse business units.

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of cross-functional responsibilities (Accounting, Contracts, Program Management) essential for effective supply chain management.

• Experience in supplier negotiations.

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Capability to lift 50 pounds.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

• Ability to comply with relevant company policies as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 401k Plan.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Co-sponsored health plan.

• Paid leave.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Stable work environment.

• Professional working atmosphere.