Buyer II

Job Summary:
Buyer II is responsible for managing moderately complex procurement activities for a broad range of materials, supplies, and services, supporting operational and project requirements. This role conducts bid evaluations, negotiates pricing, delivery, and quality terms, and selects suppliers in alignment with technical specifications and regulatory standards. Buyer II oversees the full procurement lifecycle, including resolving supplier issues related to claims, returns, cancellations, and engineering changes, and conducts supplier site visits to assess production capabilities and performance. Leveraging experience in aerospace procurement and strong supplier management skills, Buyer II ensures effective sourcing, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of procurement processes to support organizational objectives.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, issuing purchase orders, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to support production schedules
This role is critical to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of high reliability components that meet stringent quality and performance standards
To create Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of Programs in response to customer requirements.
Represents the Company in negotiations
Places calls or Releases against Subcontracts and tracks performance against Prime Contracts
Reviews System for receipt of units. Once found places the order, enters the Purchase Order (PO), prints a hardcopy, and ensures the Acknowledgements
Supports Programs and Operations with Prices, Sources, and turnaround time as needed to further and increase the business base
Performs all the duties of a Buyer as needed to support the Company
Develop & maintain strong relationships w/suppliers to ensure quality, delivery & cost targets are met
Collaborate with program managers and other stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, determine requirements, and establish procurement timelines
Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers to ensure fair and favorable contracts for the DoD
Cross functional collaboration with engineering, quality and production team
Support Cost Savings/Cost Avoidance/Cost Reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing or improved purchasing strategies and value engineering projects

Skills and Abilities:

To understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and can differentiate between FARS and the acquisition of commercial items
Also, an understanding of electronic commerce
Knowledge of the Standards of Conduct expected - Procurement integrity, Ethics, and Improper Business Practices
The ability to understand the needs and methods to qualify a Supplier
The ability to conduct and document market research
The mastery of simplified acquisition procedures
The ability to use the processes and techniques to analysis cost and pricing data submitted
To possess knowledge of the different types of contracts and when to use them

Education, Experience & License or Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of experience
Or Associate’s degree with 4+ years of experience