Buyer

Principal Specialist Buyer responsible for managing procurement activities across assigned commodities, issuing purchase orders, analyzing supplier quotes, negotiating pricing, and tracking delivery performance in a regulated environment. Job Requirements 3+ years of purchasing experience Strong Excel experience required Experience in aerospace, DoD, or another regulated industry required Experience preparing purchase orders and procurement support documentation Experience issuing RFQs and purchase orders across multiple programs Experience managing procurement activities from development through closeout Experience tracking supplier delivery commitments against program schedules Experience performing price analysis and negotiating supplier pricing Experience requesting, analyzing, and evaluating supplier quotations Experience monitoring open orders and updating order status Experience escalating supplier delivery issues when required Experience working with supplier quality and engineering teams to qualify new suppliers Ability to manage assigned commodities and delivery schedules U.S. citizenship required University degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree in a related field with minimum 3 years of experience Preferred Skills SAP experience Experience using SAP, Excel, and Word Experience supporting supplier on-time delivery, cost savings, and continuous improvement initiatives Experience participating in program reviews and supplier reviews Experience working with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Quality teams Experience managing large data sets and requisition lines in Excel Experience maintaining long-term supplier relationships Experience sourcing and qualifying new suppliers Experience following supply chain processes, standards, and operational plans Job Responsibilities Manage purchase orders from supplier selection through closeout Submit RFQs and RFPs, receive supplier quotations, analyze pricing, negotiate terms, and document purchase orders Issue purchase orders across multiple programs Manage procurement activities for assigned commodities Track supplier delivery commitments and align deliveries with program schedules Monitor open orders, update status, and communicate delivery changes to Operations and Program teams Escalate supplier delivery issues and expedite orders when necessary Support proposal activity by requesting, analyzing, and evaluating supplier quotations Perform price analysis and negotiate fair and reasonable pricing Participate in supplier reviews, program reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives Seek new sources of supply when needed Work with Supplier Quality and Engineering to add and qualify new suppliers Maintain procurement records and documentation in compliance with departmental policies Support procurement goals, supplier performance metrics, and operational plans

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