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Buyer, Mid-Senior Aberdeen, MD, 21001

Buyer, Mid-Senior

Full Time • Aberdeen, MD, 21001
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Title: Buyer, Mid-Senior

Details:
  • FLSA: Full-Time, Regular Salary, Non-Exempt 
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 0900hrs – 1700hrs
  • Location: On-Site, Aberdeen, MD
  • Supervisory: No
Key Roles/Duties:
  • Source and select suppliers for electro-mechanical components based on quality, price, reliability, and lead times
  • Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors to secure optimal pricing and reliable delivery schedules
  • Request, review, and analyze quotations to identify the most advantageous procurement options
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality, timely deliveries, and compliance with product specifications
  • Monitor inventory levels and proactively place purchase orders to maintain optimal stock
  • Forecast material requirements to avoid shortages and disruptions in production
  • Promptly resolve supply chain issues to minimize impacts on production schedules
  • Ensure purchased materials meet strict quality standards and product specifications
  • Collaborate closely with Program Management Office (PMO), Engineering, and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to address and resolve non-conforming materials
  • Generate detailed reports tracking procurement activities and supplier performance
  • Maintain accurate, organized records of all procurement activities.
  • Effectively utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for managing procurement processes and tracking component inventory
  • Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks and vulnerabilities in the supply chain
  • Recommend and implement continuous improvements to enhance procurement processes and systems
  • Manage purchasing budgets effectively, ensuring cost control and budget adherence
Basic Qualifications:
  • Associate degree or relevant certifications [i.e. Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)]
  • +3 years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
  • Highly organized with a knack for attention to detail
  • Demonstrated experience using an ERP system
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
  • Analytical skills to assess pricing, quality, and supplier performance
  • Ability to multitask effectively under pressure or tight deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, or a related field
  • +6 years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
  • Experience within defense contracting or familiarity with military/government procurement procedures
  • Background in quality standards and certifications (ISO, MIL standards)
  • Experience with ERP system, Deltek
Travel:
  • Up to ten (10) percent (%) Continental United States (CONUS) travel
Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a background check and/or security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information: No clearance required, but preferred
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year




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