Material Buyer with Security Clearance

About the Role

The Material Buyer supports PAC-3 procurement execution by developing and administering purchase orders for specialized materials, equipment, and services. The Buyer prepares bid packages, solicits and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates pricing and delivery terms, and awards purchase orders within established authority. The role requires prioritizing schedule and best value in support of the PAC-3 ramp, coordinating closely with SEMAC, GSC, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers, and resolving procurement roadblocks affecting production. Responsibilities also include processing PO changes, maintaining accurate SAP data, tracking supplier commitments, and supporting delivery recovery actions. Minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Grand Prairie, TX, with acceptance of up to 4 days per week onsite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid packages, solicit and evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and award purchase orders.
• Prioritize schedule and best value in support of the PAC-3 ramp.
• Coordinate closely with SEMAC, GSC, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers.
• Resolve procurement roadblocks affecting production.
• Process PO changes and maintain accurate SAP data.
• Track supplier commitments and support delivery recovery actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited university.
• 2 years of experience in Procurement and/or Overseeing clients/customers/suppliers.
• 2+ years of professional experience using Microsoft Office and SAP.
• US Citizenship required (position cannot support Dual Citizenship of another country).

Skills

• Communication, written & verbal.
• Procurement/Commercial, business acumen, and analytical skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong procurement/commercial, business acumen, financial control, and analytical skills.
• Experience working in multi-functional organizations with a proven ability to achieve professional and business goals.
• Capability to operate under tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
• Confident self-starter with the ability to innovate, think laterally, and work both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work within established processes and procedures.