Senior Supply Chain Procurement Buyer

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Material Planning
• Develop and execute procurement and material planning strategies aligned with product development, production schedules, and future government program requirements
• Manage long lead-time components, prototype-to-production transitions, and evolving bills of material
• Create and manage purchase orders, supplier schedules, and delivery commitments
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and leadership teams

Government Contract Readiness & Compliance

• Establish procurement processes compliant with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and contract flow-down requirements
• Support preparation for government audits, reviews, and compliance assessments
• Aid leadership with supply chain inputs for proposals, bids, and contract negotiations
• Develop documentation, policies, and controls required for government-defined contracts

Supplier Development & Management

• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting radar defense and government program requirements
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms within startup constraints and delegated authority
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions as needed
• Develop alternate sourcing and risk mitigation strategies

Cost, Schedule & Risk Management

• Analyze material costs and identify cost control and cost-reduction opportunities
• Balance schedule, cost, and quality in a fast-paced development environment
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans
• Support make/buy decisions and scalability planning

Systems & Process Development

• Implement and improve procurement and planning processes as the company scales
• Support ERP/MRP system implementation, configuration, and data integrity
• Develop tracking and reporting tools for management visibility
• Establish key supply chain metrics and performance indicators

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Procurement processes are compliant, scalable, and audit-ready
• Suppliers are qualified, reliable, and aligned with organizational needs
• Long lead items are planned and ordered without impacting schedules
• The supply chain is prepared to confidently pursue and execute government contracts

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 - 7+ years of supply chain, procurement, or material planning experience in an aerospace and/or defense industry
• Demonstrated experience working with government-defined contracts and FAR/DFARS/ITAR cybersecurity (CMMC), AS9100 standards, proactively mitigating compliance risk requirements
• Experience managing long lead-time, high-complexity radar defense components
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification and contract flow-downs
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP systems

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting early-stage organizations
• Familiarity with ITAR and export-controlled environments
• Experience supporting proposal development (RFPs, RFQs, cost estimates)
• CPSM, CPIM, or similar supply chain certification

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices