Buyer

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities in compliance with: AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, FAR, and DFARS requirements.
• Process Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and generate Purchase Orders (POs).
• Source and Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Maintain and execute procurement in alignment with Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Track open orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve delays.
• Cookordination with Engineering, Operations, Inventory, and Quality teams.
• Ensure materials meet required specifications and certification requirements.
• Maintain procurement documentation for traceability and audit readiness.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and corrective actions when necessary.
• Assist with purchase order closeout and reconciliation activities.
• Perform general administrative duties related to procurement operations.
• Review and validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for accuracy.
• Ensure proper FAR/DFARS clause incorporation into supplier POs.
• Verify cost allowability, allocability, and reasonableness prior to PO release.
• Robust problem-solving skills to include working with vendors to find solutions for over/under shipments, over charges and lack of inventory.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing to secure favorable agreements.
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Assess quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.

  Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of experience in relevant field.
  • Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
  • Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Team Player willing to work with, train and assist other buyers and material expediters when needed.
  • Ability to multi-task, take initiative, work independently, and use creative problem-solving skills.
  • High-energy and goal-oriented demeanor.

    Benefits

    The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. ACET is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.