Buyer

RED CAT HOLDINGS•Valdosta, GA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Ops, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill an immediate position for a fulltime Buyer Level 1. Blue Ops is a rapidly growing company focused on creating world-class design and development of high-quality, innovative Unmanned Service Vessels (USV’s) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations. The Buyer will report to the Materials Manager and will be responsible for assisting purchasing functions, supporting engineering and manufacturing teams, and contributing to timely material planning and delivery. The successful candidate must possess exceptional technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. They should demonstrate keen attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a proven track record of effectively managing priorities. Adaptability and sound judgment are essential qualities for navigating evolving projects and product requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

3 – 5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or logistics
Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to evolving priorities.
Forecasting techniques or demand planning processes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, D365, etc.)
Skilled in SOP creation or contributing to process documentation.
Working knowledge of Arena PLM or similar product lifecycle management tools.
Willingness to grow into roles involving supplier relationship management or project-based procurement.

Responsibilities

Assist in placing purchase orders for materials, components, and services under the direction of senior staff.
Assess supplier quotes, lead times, and basic sourcing options to support cost-effective procurement.
Collaborate with engineering, planning, and finance to ensure procurement aligns with production and prototype timelines.
Track order status and support follow-ups with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
Coordinate with warehouse and receiving to confirm receipt and resolve discrepancies.
Support documentation and file maintenance in accordance with quality and audit standards.
Contribute to weekly material readiness reviews for key builds
Learn and grow in procurement systems, processes, and compliance frameworks.
PR review & approval routing, convert PR—PO
Open PO management (dates, qty, conformation)
Contact suppliers for updates, ASN’s, certs, expedite decision making, supplier meetings
Vendor OTIF and scorecards, consolidate sourcing strategy
Cost negotiation/price updates, supplier audits, annual pricing agreements
DMR/RTV supplier communication