Sr Buyer

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze assigned purchase requisitions to ensure accurate item descriptions, part numbers, specifications, and other required details.
• Place purchase orders in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Identify and establish reliable sources of supply that provide reasonable pricing, dependable shipment, and consistent quality.
• Expedite, monitor, and administer open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues that arise.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date files and records on all orders in process.
• Interview sales representatives and vendors to evaluate products and services, and route descriptive literature and technical information to the appropriate departments.
• Maintain effective liaison between all internal departments and vendors to support efficient purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Develop new sources of supply for both new and routine materials to support business needs and mitigate supply risk.
• Collaborate closely with a team of buyers and planners to align purchasing activities with production and planning requirements.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and related documents to support accurate and compliant purchasing.

Essential Skills

• 4–5 years of experience in purchasing electronic and electromechanical parts, preferably within the RF commercial or military industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an associate degree in a related field.
• Strong purchasing, procurement, and supply chain knowledge, including experience with purchase orders and supplier management.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience writing technical specifications and other technical documents.
• Proficiency with Costpoint or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with electronic and electromechanical components in a commercial or military RF environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to coordinate multiple orders and suppliers to achieve cost savings through quantity pricing.
• Comfort working in a structured purchasing environment with established policies and procedures.