Buyer III

Sparton•De Leon Springs, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Buyer (III) manages specialized and diversified procurement activities required to acquire materials and services for a high‑volume defense manufacturing environment supporting U.S. Government, international government, and commercial customers. All procurement work is executed in compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements as well as established Corporate Policies and Procedures. This hybrid role requires a mix of on‑site and remote work, with on‑site days varying based on business needs and departmental priorities.

Requirements

4+ years’ purchasing or subcontracting experience with a U.S. Government military subcontractor possessing an approved procurement system (CPSR).
4+ years’ FAR/DFAR regulated purchasing or subcontract experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience.
Proficiency working with MS Office Suite (Excel- pivot tables, VLOOKUP; Word; PowerPoint) and MRP/ERP systems.
Demonstrate experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

May require ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance.
Oracle database experience preferred
CPIM or CPM certification preferred
Experience managing electronic, electromechanical, and/or molded plastic component procurement.
Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required.
Mentorship and Training

Responsibilities

Requires strong knowledge and application of FAR/DFAR and other federal acquisition regulations.
Ability to analyze and ensure compliance to prime contract and program contractual, legal, technical, and quality requirements.
Provide leadership and training to junior level teammates.
Understanding of development and production program acquisition requirements.
Experience developing government proposals and BOEs of moderate complexity.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on acquisition strategy and development of the requirements (i.e. Statement of Work). Generates the solicitation/ request for proposal, analyzes proposals, source selection, negotiates (contract type, price, schedule, technical elements, terms & conditions), executes official purchase order or subcontract file and required documentation including close outs.
Manages post purchase order placement for adherence to quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.
Interfaces with departments such as Finance or Legal as required to negotiate legal documents and (i.e. NDA, Agreements, Purchase Orders, Terms & Conditions) in accordance with company procedures.
Effectively communicates verbally and in writing.
Works directly with other functions such as contracts, program office, cross functional peers and leaders.
Keeps abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status.
Monitors and responds to internal and cross functional trends that indicate early risks of supply chain disruptions.
Can work independently with minimal guidance with ability to analyze problems and report findings with recommended actions.
Travel as required to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives on supply chain matters.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.
Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 50% up to 8%.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.
Flexible work schedules available based on position: 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off, 4/10s, 3/12s
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options