Senior Buyer
Core
Senior Buyer responsible for sourcing production equipment, manufacturing materials, and strategic suppliers to support high-rate defense system production.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Manufacturing Supply Chain)
Builds
Production equipment, tooling, raw materials, and operational supplies for defense munitions
Domain
Defense manufacturing / Precision strike weapons
Required skills
Supplier management, commercial negotiation, end-to-end procurement lifecycle management, logistics coordination, supplier audit and evaluation, ERP/MRP system proficiency, technical drawing interpretation, cost reduction strategy
Preferred skills
New facility launch experience, defense industry procurement standards knowledge, SAP proficiency, international sourcing expertise, supplier quality management, high-volume manufacturing scale-up experience
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, SAP (via careerplan.io/jobs/3B-00F-3C-F63-senior-buyer)
Responsibilities
Lead procurement for production equipment and materials; source and onboard suppliers; manage supplier performance and audits; coordinate domestic and international logistics; inspect incoming deliveries; drive cost reduction initiatives; maintain purchasing records in ERP systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
