Senior Buyer IV

Spartronics LLC • Brooksville, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At Spartronics, the Senior Corporate Buyer IV owns the end-to-end material sourcing and procurement strategy for assigned customers, serving as the central supply chain authority for competitive material quoting across multiple Spartronics manufacturing sites. Acting as the strategic voice for supplier relationships and cost optimization, this role interfaces directly with company leadership, Program Managers, Project Proposal Managers, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure quotes are competitive, compliant, and delivered on schedule.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of purchasing/planning/procurement in Electronics Manufacturing
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Engineering)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic data analysis and reporting.
• Technical knowledge of electronics commodities; ability to read technical drawings and BOMs
• Able to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
• Ability to comply with all ITAR, DFARS, and customer flow-down requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, Lean, Six Sigma)
• APICS Certification
• FAR/DFARS experience
• Aerospace/Defense industry purchasing background
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - pivot tables, lookups, analytics, reporting.
• MRP/ERP system proficiency; Quote Win, Silicon Expert, or CalcuQuote experience

Responsibilities

• Own and drive complete material sourcing timelines and supplier relationships for assigned commodities
• Serve as primary procurement contact and SME for material quoting, interfacing with leadership, Project Proposal Managers, Program Managers, Engineering, and Finance
• Coordinate RFQ process: organize technical data, issue RFQs via quoting software, secure pricing/lead times, evaluate supplier proposals
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, and delivery commitments using strategic sourcing principles
• Organize and maintain commodity pricing tables, manufacturer data, and supplier records in quoting software
• Review customer drawings and specs to determine quote scope, cost, and lead time requirements
• Create and deliver finalized material pricing reports and costed BOMs to Project Proposal Managers, Finance, and Program Management
• Proactively identify supply chain risks, commodity trends, and supplier performance issues
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Finance on accurate data, sourcing strategy alignment, and continuous improvement
• Maintain comprehensive material and supplier records for Win/Loss/Re-Quote analysis; conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking
• Validate FAR/DFARS compliance where applicable
• Identify systemic issues and recommend process improvements

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance optional plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursements after 1 year of employment
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within.

What This Job Offers

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