Senior Buyer

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Senior Buyer

Position Profile :


This position is responsible for oversight of the entire life cycle of defined subcontracts, from developing acquisition strategies and source selection to negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, execution, and closeout. Collaboration and interaction with various departments including but not limited to Supply Chain, Contracts, Program Management, and Engineering, to optimize processes, ensure on time delivery of new products. Strong leadership skills, expertise in Subcontract Management and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders (internal and external) are essential for the success of this role. This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Operations
• 3 + years of experience with make-to-print machined parts , electro-mechanical components, and electrical assemblies.
• Prior in-depth Subcontracts experience within the Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Demonstrated Risk Management Experience
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARs)
• Significant experience in managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOW's, specifications, contractual terms, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills to handle overlapping projects simultaneously.
• Proficient negotiation skills
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Advanced experience with complex Statements of Work a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the execution of subcontracts for materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly specialized and complex nature through all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned subcontracts to perform to each project's specifications, quality, budget, schedule which include timely delivery of all deliverables required to complete the subcontract.
• Evaluate and vet new sources, place and maintain purchase orders
• Review requisitions for accuracy of requirements
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and management to provide timely status of products and / or problem identification and resolution.
• Author, manage and influence critical path releases of Statement of Works (SOW's) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractors lead times.
• Collaborate to determine the appropriate means of acquisition solutions for program needs.
• Develop supply chain strategies to improve KPI's and ROI's
• Background in Manufacturing timelines and requirements and experience with procurement systems, ERP, MRP.
• Advanced working experience with Microsoft Office, Excel skills (Pivot tables, V lookup, etc.), Word, Power Point, Project, etc.

Additional Duties / Responsibilities :

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals.
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that the work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
• ERP Epicor experience

Work Environment :

• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing, and foot protection (as required).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to fluids, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration.
• The temperature of the work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.
• This is a full-time position. Hours of work are 40 hours/week. Overtime and weekend work are required, as job duties demand.
• May require up to 25% travel.

Physical Requirements :

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, or crouch, and move about the facility.

This position is at our Parsippany NJ office location.


Pay Range: $92,000 to $108,000

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.


At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.


If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all of our openings at


VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY


No agencies, please.

Pay Range: $92,000 - $108,000 per year