Manufacturing, Production and Procurement (MPP) - Buyer

AVT Simulation • Oviedo, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing COTS (Commercial Off-the-Shelf) and non-COTS parts and materials while developing strong, strategic relationships with suppliers. This role requires a strong understanding of supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, lead times, quality requirements, and commercial considerations to ensure the right materials are purchased at the right cost and delivered when needed. The Buyer will manage purchases from initial sourcing and purchase order placement through receipt into inventory, proactively addressing delays, shortages, quality issues, and other supplier-related challenges. The Buyer will also manage and track RMAs (Return Material Authorizations) through resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 1-4 years Experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, or supply chain.
• 5-10 years Experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, or supply chain.
• Experience purchasing both COTS and custom/non-COTS components.
• Must be extremely computer literate and agile, strong Costpoint ERP and MS Excel skills is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning logic a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and related technical documentation.
• Ability to gain strong understanding of supplier capabilities and manufacturing processes.
• Must enjoy team collaboration and networking for problem resolution.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving and reasoning skills to assist with resolution of issues.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Capability to interpret data.

Nice To Haves

• Costpoint ERP and MS Excel skills is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning logic a plus.
• Jira & Vault a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to understand their capabilities, capacity, lead times, quality performance, and areas of expertise.
• Source and purchase both COTS and non-COTS components, materials, and hardware based on engineering and program requirements.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities to determine the best source for specific parts, including the ability to manufacture to engineering requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and other technical documentation to understand purchasing requirements.
• Lead supplier selection and qualification activities.
• Request and evaluate supplier quotes, negotiate pricing and delivery schedules, and issue purchase orders.
• Ensure purchase orders accurately reflect part numbers, revisions, quantities, specifications, delivery requirements, and applicable quality requirements.
• Track open purchase orders from placement through receipt into inventory.
• Work closely with accounting and finance teams to resolve purchasing related documentation and classification issues.
• Proactively monitor supplier commitments and communicate potential delays or risks to internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier shortages, late deliveries, discrepancies, and other issues that could impact production or program schedules.
• Initiate, manage, and track RMAs through return, supplier disposition, replacement/repair, and final receipt or closure.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information within the MRP system.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve lead times, increase supplier reliability, and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Maintain clear documentation and follow purchasing policies, procedures, and applicable quality requirements.
• Report regularly on KPIs to leadership.

Benefits

• The company strives to make a positive difference in the lives we touch. These lives include our employees and their families, our partner companies and their employees, and ultimately the warfighters receiving our products and services.
• We have a lot of fun (with regular employee events and engagements), while still working hard to accomplish our mission of serving our military and the warfighter.
• EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer-Vet/Disability
• Qualified individuals with a disability have the right to request a reasonable accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level