Buyer II
Core
Manage purchase orders, subcontracts, and supplier negotiations for direct contracts and indirect company-support acquisitions in the aerospace and defense sector.
Role type
Buyer II (Supply Chain)
Builds
Procurement processes and supplier agreements for mission-critical space and defense solutions
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Purchase order management, subcontract management, supplier negotiation, MRP system proficiency, discrepancy resolution, risk communication
Preferred skills
Aerospace/DOD industry experience, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) compliance, NASA procurement requirements knowledge
Technologies
MRP systems, ERP systems, procurement management software
Responsibilities
Place and manage purchase orders and subcontracts; Monitor and expedite open purchase orders; Conduct negotiations to secure favorable terms, price, and schedule; Ensure program requirements are prioritized and executed; Communicate supplier performance risks; Support resolution of purchasing and delivery discrepancies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC