Strategic Buyer

NOW HIRING: STRATEGIC BUYER – LETHALITY & CRITICAL SUPPLIERS Supply Chain / Procurement We are seeking an experienced Strategic Buyer to support a portfolio of critical defense suppliers and play a key role in the lethality package supply chain , including warheads, Electronic Safe & Arm (ESAF) devices, HOBS, and other critical components . This is a hands‑on procurement role requiring strong supplier management, purchasing, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills in a technically complex aerospace/defense environment. What You'll Do: Manage strategic and critical supplier relationships Own purchase orders, releases, acknowledgements, changes, and expediting Monitor delivery performance, lead times, shortages, and supply‑chain risks Lead supplier recovery and mitigation activities Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, capacity, and MOQs Support sourcing and supplier selection for new programs Lead long‑lead material planning and supplier capacity assessments Track and communicate procurement risks to leadership Support supplier business reviews and performance improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with applicable defense, contractual, export‑control, and quality requirements What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or supplier‑management experience Direct supplier experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated environment Strong purchase‑order and supplier‑delivery management experience Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills Ability to work effectively with Engineering and Manufacturing teams Preferred Qualifications: Aerospace/defense, missiles, munitions, energetics, or weapon‑system experience Complex electromechanical or energetic component procurement Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, CMMC , or related requirements Long‑lead, sole‑source, or single‑source supplier experience Supplier recovery, capacity constraints, or production ramp‑up experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Adecco Portugal