Technical Buyer

Tactical Purchasing & SupplierManagement

• Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in support of Engineering Manufacturing Operations Test Logistics and corporate functions

• Process purchase requests obtain supplier quotations evaluate pricing and lead times and issue purchase orders in a timely manner

• Expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials equipment and services

• Monitor open purchase orders supplier acknowledgements delivery commitments and shipment status proactively resolving delays and discrepancies

• Perform routine commercial negotiations for pricing delivery and payment terms

• Serve as the primary day-to-day purchasing contact for assigned suppliers

• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and maintain approved supplier documentation

• Escalate supplier delivery quality and supply risks with recommended mitigation actions

• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier accountability for schedule quality and responsiveness

Operations & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Engineering Manufacturing Production Program Management Finance and other internal stakeholders to understand purchasing priorities and material requirements

• Respond quickly to changing priorities and urgent procurement requests in a fast-paced environment

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely material availability providing regular updates on open orders critical deliveries and schedule risks

• Coordinate with Receiving Quality and Accounts Payable to resolve purchasing inspection invoice and payment issues

• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by purchasing prototype and development hardware

• Support operational purchasing requirements for Manufacturing Logistics and Inventory Management

• Participate in production and program standups as required communicating material availability supplier risks and delivery status

• Support production issue resolution related to supplier performance or material availability

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate procurement supplier inventory and ERP records

• Support inventory replenishment material tracking and inventory management activities

• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency supplier responsiveness and procurement processes

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of procurement systems workflows reporting and automation initiatives

• Contribute to process standardization and best practices across the Supply Chain function

• Maintain a high level of urgency accuracy and customer service while managing multiple competing priorities

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Supply Chain Business Operations or a related field or equivalent practical experience

• 2 years of purchasing procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or fast-paced operational environment

• Experience processing purchase orders obtaining supplier quotations and managing supplier deliveries

• Strong understanding of purchasing processes order management and supplier coordination

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems (e.g. NetSuite SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Excel

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities respond to changing business needs and meet tight deadlines

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across Engineering Manufacturing Operations Finance and other business functions

• Customer-focused mindset with a sense of urgency and a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Experience expediting suppliers resolving delivery issues and coordinating with internal stakeholders to maintain material availability

• Experience in Aerospace Defense Space Electronics Robotics high-tech manufacturing or a regulated industry is considered an asset