Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and subcontracted services in alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and internal policies.
• Maintain accuracy of purchasing records and data in Oracle ERP.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, capacity, and delivery reliability.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies.
• Work closely with Planning and Inventory to ensure material availability to support on-time production.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to validate specifications and certifications for purchased items.
• Support outsourcing travelers and subcontracted work orders to ensure timely execution.
• Analyze cost drivers and recommend sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and total cost of ownership.
• Track spend against budgets and provide reporting to leadership.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (preferred) OR equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in defense, shipbuilding, or heavy manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance and government contracting regulations (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle experience strongly preferred).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Additional Information

Must have ability to pass pre-employment drug-screen and background check.

Schedule: Standard schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k).

Opportunities for professional development and certifications (CPSM, NCMA, etc.).

Involvement in critical U.S. Navy programs with a direct impact on national defense.