Senior Buyer

Who We Are ESCO Maritime Solutions is a world leader in Signature Management and Power Conversion solutions for the US and UK naval defense market. Our solutions enable critical mission system capabilities and increase naval stealth on submarine and surface ship platforms. Key Responsibilities Independently carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysisInitiate purchase orders and amendments for all parts and services with required procurement documentation in accordance with the requirements of FAR/DFAR/ISO; including correct technical documentation, drawings, and specifications as requiredMonitor and executes MRP suggestions dailyDrive actions to mitigate potential delivery delays by identifying risks, performing root cause analysis and development of recovery plans to bring shipments back in-line with customer shipping requirementsResponsible for supplier metrics, approvals, and risk assessments for assigned group of suppliersExpedite outside processing and purchase orders as needed and communicate delivery problems immediately to the appropriate personnel within the organizationSupport Sales and Customer Services to provide necessary information needed to respond to customer requests for quotation and delivery informationSupport Manufacturing departments in their effort to meet production schedulesSupports engineering with material and vendor selection for new, current, and revised productsMaintains close coordination with team members to ensure timely execution of product and services, planning and sourcing activitiesProcess and resolve non-conformances in the quality management system by coordination of vendor deviation requests, return material authorizations and corrective actionsSecures and analyses quotations, negotiates prices, and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilitiesEnsures that all regulatory requirements with respect to purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered toCoordinates procurement activities with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other personnel for maximum operational effectivenessUpdate tiered pricing, lead times, and supplier part numbers in part maintenance in ERP systemsMaintain Approved Supplier List and Supplier Certifications Required Skills Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 8 years of experience in the DoD/Aerospace environment in Manufacturing PurchasingStrong math, analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh level Excel skills Must be able to read technical drawings/specs Desired Skills Quoting & expediting activitiesMust possess core competence in purchasing and materials control services, MRP/ERP (Visibility & Epicor preferred) Eligibility for benefits begins on the first day of employment to include 401k, PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program