Buyer

Trident Maritime Systems,•Hampton, VA

11d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials and services that support Trident Maritime Systems production operations. The role ensures timely delivery of critical-path materials, compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, and alignment with corporate supply chain strategy. The Buyer collaborates with planning, production, inventory, and quality teams to maintain supplier performance, control costs, and mitigate risks in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment. The position includes issuing purchase orders for raw materials, components, and subcontracted services; managing supplier qualification, negotiation, and performance; coordinating with cross-functional teams to support production; and analyzing costs, budgets, and supply-chain risks. The Buyer maintains purchasing records in Oracle ERP and supports subcontracted work orders and outsourcing travelers. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The job is full-time and performed in person. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of purchasing or supply-chain experience.
Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Purchasing or supply-chain experience in defense, shipbuilding, or heavy manufacturing.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance and government contracting regulations.
Experience with ERP systems; Oracle experience is strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Interest in professional development and certifications such as CPSM or NCMA.

Responsibilities

Issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and subcontracted services in alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
Ensure procurement activity complies with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and internal policies.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and data in Oracle ERP.
Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, capacity, and reliable delivery.
Negotiate supplier terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
Monitor vendor performance and resolve delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies.
Coordinate with Planning and Inventory to ensure material availability for on-time production.
Partner with Engineering and Quality to validate specifications and certifications for purchased items.
Support outsourcing travelers and subcontracted work orders to ensure timely execution.
Analyze cost drivers and recommend sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and total cost of ownership.
Track spending against budgets and provide reporting to leadership.
Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks that could affect production schedules.