Buyer III

Key Responsibilities

• Direct suppliers and internal teams to support development of complex systems.
• Prioritize and execute program requirements to meet stakeholder needs.
• Draft and issue RFPs/RFQs, perform price analysis, and develop negotiation strategies.
• Create and manage diverse contract types, including long-term agreements and sourcing partnerships.
• Own the end-to-end procurement cycle from requisition to invoice payment, resolving issues promptly.
• Lead strategic agreement initiatives, negotiating, executing, and managing LTAs.
• Align procurement activities with organizational strategy to achieve corporate goals.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials on budget while meeting technical performance standards.
• Apply FAR regulations and procurement best practices to all transactions.
• Negotiate and manage multiple contract types such as FFP, T&M, CPFF, and CPIF.
• Analyze data, establish metrics, and track performance to drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field with 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• Master’s degree in related field with 3+ years of supply chain experience.
• Proven experience managing suppliers and procurement processes.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts including FFP, T&M, CPFF, and CPIF.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards.
• Ability to analyze data, establish, and track program metrics.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Experience working in ambiguous environments and balancing priorities.
• Understanding of engineering data such as specifications and source control drawings.