Senior Buyer (Hybrid – Orlando, FL)

What You’ll Do

• Procure fabricated sheet metal and machined components
• Manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, and supplier performance
• Evaluate supplier bids, including cost analysis in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and negotiate effectively
• Facilitate communication between suppliers and internal teams
• Support continuous improvement within the supply chain and manufacturing workflow

Experience And Skills

• 5+ years’ experience purchasing fabricated sheet metal and machined parts
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills for BOM costing, evaluating supplier bids including cost analyses in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations
• Highly organized, common-sense approach to problem solving, abilities to self-manage, and set priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external customers
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings for the purpose of procurement
• Negotiation skills while continuing effective vendor working relationships
• Solid understanding of how manufacturing interfaces with the supply chain team
• Technical understanding of engineering concepts that match corresponding vendor capabilities

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Deltek Costpoint MRP system and COGN report writer
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet capabilities & related computer skills
• Experience working in a CPSR compliant environment
• Professional certification: APICS CPM, CPIM
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Procurement documentation systems such as SpendLogic Competitive salary based on experience and education