Buyer

Position Title: Buyer
Requisition ID: 1739
Position Location: Fairfax VA
Position Reports To: Manager Procurement
Supervises Others: No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD Intelligence Community and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for procuring electronic components mechanical parts outside services and other assigned materials required to support production and program execution. This role converts material requirements into compliant purchasing actions manages purchase orders through delivery and works cross-functionally with Material Planning Manufacturing Engineering Quality Finance and Program Management to meet cost quality and schedule commitments. The Buyer II maintains accurate ERP data drives supplier performance and resolves shortages and delivery issues in a regulated aerospace and defense environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Procure electronic components mechanical parts outside services and other assigned materials required to support production engineering and program needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders requests for quote and related documentation from requisition through closeout including order acknowledgments date changes cancellations returns and discrepancy resolution.
• Review material requirements shortage signals supplier lead times and delivery commitments in ERP or MRP and take action to support build schedules and program priorities.
• Expedite de-expedite and reschedule orders as needed to support production schedules inventory objectives and cash management goals.
• Obtain quotes analyze pricing and lead times negotiate within delegated authority and recommend sourcing decisions that balance cost quality and delivery.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor on-time delivery quality responsiveness and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in ERP systems including pricing lead times order status promise dates and other transactional data.
• Partner with Material Planning Manufacturing Engineering Quality Program Management and Finance to resolve shortages nonconformances supplier performance issues and schedule changes.
• Support compliance with company procedures and applicable customer and regulatory requirements including FAR or DFARS flow downs and quality system requirements as applicable.
• Prepare and communicate open-order status supplier risk past-due exposure and other procurement metrics to leadership and program teams.
• Manage multiple priorities follow through on commitments and work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Execute work in compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements.
• Support occasional travel or off-site work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Operations Finance or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing aerospace and defense electronics or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience managing purchase orders supplier communications and order execution in an ERP or MRP environment.
• Working knowledge of material requirements planning inventory drivers lead-time management and shortage resolution.
• Experience with Microsoft Office especially Excel and the ability to analyze data maintain accurate records and communicate status clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience procuring electronic components printed circuit board assemblies machined parts cable assemblies or outside processing and services.
• Experience in government contracting and familiarity with FAR or DFARS counterfeit parts controls and AS9100D or ISO9001 quality environments.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Central or comparable ERP systems.
• Experience supporting space aerospace defense or low-volume high-mix manufacturing operations.
• CPSM APSM CPIM CSCP or similar procurement or supply chain certification preferred.
• High sense of ownership sound judgment and a bias for timely escalation follow-through and cross-functional teamwork.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D accident critical illness hospital and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA FSA and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental maternity and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact.

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