Buyer II

About the role

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated Buyer II to support procurement activities that ensure the timely delivery of materials, products, and services critical to our mission. In this role, you will partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to procure materials and services while supporting production schedules, customer commitments, and business objectives. You will manage the procurement lifecycle from sourcing and purchase order placement through supplier performance, issue resolution, and contract compliance. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, products, and services to support manufacturing, operational, and program requirements
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including supplier sourcing, RFQs, purchase order creation, order maintenance, invoice resolution, and supplier follow-up
• Evaluate supplier proposals based on cost, quality, delivery, and overall value while ensuring continuity of supply
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and other commercial agreements to support business objectives
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, CPSR requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, and applicable government contracting requirements
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve quality, delivery, and contractual issues to minimize production disruptions
• Support inventory management initiatives while meeting departmental objectives for cost savings, on-time delivery, and supplier performance
• Engage suppliers early in the product development lifecycle to support cost targets, manufacturability, and long-term sourcing strategies
• Analyze procurement data and market trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and supply chain optimization
• Communicate procurement status, risks, and mitigation plans with program teams and leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
• Typically requires 2+ years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related business experience
• Proficiency utilizing ERP/MRP systems, preferably Oracle
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
• Working knowledge of government procurement regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and CPSR requirements
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments and manage competing deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement activities within the aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing industry
• Experience supporting technical procurement or engineered products

Pay

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position: $65,200.00 - $130,400.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees; $73,000.00 - $146,000.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA; $76,900.00 - $153,900.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions)
• Health, life and disability insurance
• Company-paid holidays and time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse
• Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards
• Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/life balance (available based off location)

Why Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.