Buyer

Company Overview

ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities.

Our disruptive, integrated solutions, assemblies and subsystems rise to the challenging demands of discerning, mission-critical customers.

We leverage our capabilities to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers and empower them to remain ahead of evolving threats and complexities in a dynamic security landscape.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle - from sourcing and negotiating to purchasing and vendor performance management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Essential Functions


Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Source and procure high-quality goods and services at competitive prices to meet production and operational requirements.
• Review and process purchase requisitions; prepare and issue purchase orders in alignment with company policies.
• Solicit bid proposals and evaluate supplier quotes based on price, quality, delivery, and service.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and manage contracts to ensure fulfillment and compliance.
• Monitor inventory levels and delivery schedules to avoid shortages or delays in production.
• Address and resolve issues related to supplier performance, defective materials, and non-conformances.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, pricing, availability, and emerging suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop specifications for materials or substitute products.
• Ensure procurement practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Analyze reports and pricing data to support informed procurement decisions.
• Track and trace shipments; coordinate logistics to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee payment of freight, duty, and other associated procurement costs.

Position Qualifications

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Communication - Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in an honest, open and timely manner
• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Technical Skill - Possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively
• Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products
• Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality
• Initiative / Take Ownership - Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through
• Decision Making - Problem solve and critical thinking skills, be able to reach a decision, takes thoughtful approach when considering options, seeks input from others, makes difficult decisions
• Customer Focus - Understands and can meet the needs in a customer-centric (Internal and External) environment and build strong relationships. Promotes a positive image of the company and strives to solve issues raised by customers

Experience and Skills

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, buying, or procurement within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems is highly desirable.

Education

• Associate Degree in Supply Chain/Business or related field required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Relevant Certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) are a plus.

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.