Senior Planner/Buyer
Core
Develop and execute procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and source materials to support manufacturing needs for turreted weapon systems.
Role type
Senior Procurement Planner/Buyer
Builds
Supply chain solutions for defense turreted weapon systems
Domain
Defense / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, market research, RFQ execution, inventory management, MRP analysis, contract development, financial analysis, supplier diversity management, data analytics
Preferred skills
MBA, project/program management, procurement law knowledge, ISM-CPM/CPSM certification, APICS-CPIM certification
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, MRP, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers; conduct global market research to identify and qualify new suppliers; execute RFQs to evaluate supplier capabilities and pricing; manage inventory requirements and review MRP data; negotiate contracts for materials and services; maintain procurement records and system data.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC