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 that support the AISR Division.

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

• Collaborate with engineers and internal stakeholders to select sources and procure items that meet schedule, cost, and quality standards.

• Develop and propose alternative or additional sourcing options.

• Review and negotiate the terms and conditions set by suppliers.

• Identify and maintain sources of supply using advanced purchasing strategies.

• Evaluate source justifications and commercial item determinations for compliance.

• Review, monitor, and process Purchase Requests effectively.

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

• Accurately enter and update orders in Costpoint.

• Keep track of outstanding lead times and schedules.

• Conduct regular Purchase Order reconciliations.

• Anticipate future procurement needs and identify new supplier sources.

• Inform suppliers about rejections and the costs associated with defective materials.

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

• Assist with Planning, Shipping & Receiving, and Inventory management efforts.

• Maintain procurement records and supply chain performance metrics.

• Perform evaluations of suppliers.

• Resolve issues related to discrepant materials both internally and with suppliers.

• Ensure timely delivery of procurements to customer locations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field, along with 2–4 years of progressive procurement experience supporting 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 processes and familiarity with FAR / DFAR procurement regulations.

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

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

• Experience in placing complex foreign and domestic POs/Subcontracts and managing high-volume POs.

• Ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of cross-functional responsibilities involving Accounting, Contracts, and Program Management.

• Proven experience in supplier negotiations.

• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

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

• Must comply with applicable federal contractor nondiscrimination and affirmative-action requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Stable work environment.

• Competitive salary.

• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• 401k Plan.

• Flexible Work Schedules.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Co-Sponsored Health Plan.

• Paid Leave.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.