Senior Buyer

ASRC Federal • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Advance readiness with ASRC Federal by supporting a mission-critical Defense logistics program for DLA Aviation. In the Procurement Specialist role for Chemical Management Services (CMS), you will help ensure safe, compliant, and uninterrupted delivery of hazardous materials needed for aircraft maintenance operations across multiple locations. ASRC Federal’s Defense organization provides end-to-end chemical management, logistics integration, and mission sustainment support to key Department of War customers. The program encompasses hazardous material demand forecasting, procurement, warehousing, distribution, environmental compliance, and customer support for aviation maintenance locations. The position leads a high-impact team that keeps maintenance operations supplied and mission-ready.

This opportunity is advertised for proposal purposes only. The position is contingent upon contract award and customer approval of funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of experience managing and executing procurement processes; experience in a Department of War environment is described as ideal.
• Critical-thinking skills for conducting root-cause analysis and developing corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with critical suppliers.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Department of War environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute procurement processes.
• Source products using Military, Federal, or commercial/manufacturer specifications.
• Negotiate and procure material, prioritizing critical items to prevent work stoppages and depleted inventory balances.
• Research hazardous material product lines, procurement specifications, and sources of supply to understand how products are used and applied in customer weapons systems and missions.
• Use market research techniques to determine commercial market conditions, Government sources of supply, and commercial transportation options.
• Monitor and report supplier performance.
• Track data on price trends and market dynamics.

What This Job Offers

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