Buyer

Location: Hampton VA

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing purchasing and managing materials and services to support Trident Maritime Systems production operations. This role ensures timely delivery of critical-path materials compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements and alignment with corporate supply chain strategy. The Buyer will collaborate closely with planning production inventory and quality teams to maintain supplier performance control costs and mitigate risks in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment.

• Procurement Execution
  • Issue purchase orders for raw materials components and subcontracted services in alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
  • Ensure all procurement activity complies with FAR/DFARS ITAR and internal policies.
  • Maintain accuracy of purchasing records and data in Oracle ERP.
• Supplier Management
  • Identify qualify and develop suppliers to ensure competitive pricing capacity and delivery reliability.
  • Negotiate terms pricing and delivery schedules.
  • Monitor vendor performance and resolve delivery quality or invoice discrepancies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Planning and Inventory to ensure material availability to support on-time production.
  • Partner with Engineering and Quality to validate specifications and certifications for purchased items.
  • Support outsourcing travelers and subcontracted work orders to ensure timely execution.
• Cost & Risk Management
  • Analyze cost drivers and recommend sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and total cost of ownership.
  • Track spend against budgets and provide reporting to leadership.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact production schedules.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business or related field (preferred) OR equivalent experience.
• 3 5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience preferably in defense shipbuilding or heavy manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance and government contracting regulations (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle experience strongly preferred).
• Strong negotiation communication and vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment.

• Pay range: $25.00 $35.00 per hour based on experience.
• Standard schedule: Monday Friday 6:00 AM 2:30 PM.
• Competitive benefits package (medical dental vision 401k).
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications (CPSM NCMA etc.).
• Involvement in critical U.S. Navy programs with a direct impact on national defense.