Buyer I

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated Buyer I to support Mercury Systems’ purchasing activities by executing day‑to‑day procurement tasks, maintaining accurate order data, and ensuring materials and services are available to meet production schedules. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Tactical purchasing support — Create purchase orders, follow up with suppliers, and maintain accurate order status
• Execute RFQs and review MRP demand to support production needs
• Monitor delivery status and work with suppliers to resolve late orders or missing confirmations
• Support invoice resolution by coordinating with Accounts Payable and suppliers
• Assist with quality or receiving issues by gathering information and facilitating supplier responses
• Maintain purchasing records and ensure data accuracy in ERP/Oracle
• Coordinate with planning and production to ensure material availability
• Communicate supplier status to internal stakeholders
• Support cost, delivery, and inventory KPIs through timely PO execution and follow‑up
• Assist Subcontracts with basic outside‑processing PO tasks and supplier deliverables

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Typically requires 1+ year of related experience
• Basic ERP/Oracle proficiency (PO entry, PO maintenance, MRP review)
• Strong MS Excel skills (sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow instructions with minimal oversight
• Basic understanding of purchasing processes (RFQs, PO creation, supplier follow‑up)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Foundational procurement knowledge or internship experience
• Experience in manufacturing or defense industry (not required)
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR/CPSR is a plus but not required for Buyer I
• Exposure to negotiation or supplier communication through coursework or prior roles

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.