Procurement Specialist (Previously Senior Buyer)
Core
End-to-end sourcing, purchasing, and delivery of critical hardware and software components for a defense technology company.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (IC)
Builds
Supply chain operations for military systems and Lattice OS components
Domain
Defense technology / Hardware & IT supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), RFQ generation, PO execution, supplier evaluation, invoice matching, counterfeit prevention, market intelligence, KPI reporting
Preferred skills
Contract manufacturing management, cost avoidance strategies, international supplier relations
Technologies
SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Process requisitions and execute purchase orders; monitor order statuses and manage expediting; serve as primary contact for key vendors and resolve delivery issues; perform rigorous invoice matching and maintain transaction records; execute counterfeit prevention checks; track market trends to identify cost-reduction opportunities; monitor and report on supply chain KPIs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC