Senior Buyer

Talascend is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for a contract opportunity with our client in Glendale, Arizona .


Overview


We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support a high-volume aerospace and defense procurement organization. This role involves managing complex purchase order packages, conducting supplier source selections, performing FAR/DFARS-compliant procurement activities, and documenting price reasonableness to support government and military aerospace programs.


Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and supplier sourcing activities in accordance with FAR and company procedures
• Review and process purchase requisitions and develop solicitation packages
• Analyze supplier proposals and quotations
• Prepare procurement summaries and source selection documentation
• Perform price analysis utilizing adequate competition, historical pricing, market research, and other approved techniques
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual terms with suppliers
• Issue and administer purchase orders and subcontract modifications
• Maintain complete procurement files and documentation suitable for government audit review

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of procurement, purchasing, or subcontract management experience supporting aerospace and defense programs, with demonstrated knowledge of government contracting requirements
• Experience preparing procurement summaries, sole source justifications, competitive bid evaluations, and source selection documentation
• SAP/ERP system experience

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.