Buyer II

Buyer II

Blue Ops - Valdosta, GA 31601

Description

The Buyer II supports boat manufacturing operations by sourcing and procuring composite materials, hardware, and production components essential to building high quality boats.

This role manages suppliers, negotiates pricing and delivery terms, and ensures materials—especially composites—meet quality, performance, and regulatory standards. The Buyer II works with moderate independence and collaborates closely with production, engineering, and materials management teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives to evaluate suppliers, identify new sources, reduce risk, and improve material performance and cost
• Lead supplier development efforts, including onboarding, capability assessments, performance reviews, corrective actions, and long term improvement planning
• Drive cost management initiatives through cost analysis, benchmarking, competitive quoting, long term agreements, and negotiation strategies
• Identify opportunities for total cost reduction related to material usage, logistics, packaging, inventory, and supplier consolidation
• Support the development of multi year sourcing strategies for composite materials and critical components
• Procure composite materials including fiberglass, carbon fiber, resins, gelcoat, core materials (balsa/foam), adhesives, and related consumables
• Source and evaluate suppliers for marine grade materials and components
• Issue purchase orders in alignment with MRP requirements and production schedules
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring on time delivery, quality, and cost compliance
• Collaborate with engineering and lamination teams to understand material specs, certifications, and usage requirements
• Monitor material availability and inventory levels to support uninterrupted production
• Resolve issues related to material quality, shelf life concerns, transportation requirements, and price discrepancies
• Work with Quality and Engineering teams on material testing, documentation, and specification changes
• Maintain accurate procurement data including pricing, lead times, and supplier documentation
• Ensure compliance with marine manufacturing standards (ABYC, ISO) and environmental regulations for chemical handling
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts across supply chain and materials management processes

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain or related field and 3+ years purchasing experience.
• 10+ years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, marine products, or relevant composite based industries in lieu of a degree
• ERP/MRP systems experience is a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel Tables, V-Look up, Sharepoint
• Strong Team values

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to work standing and sitting for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in heat or cold warehouse conditions.
• Must be ready for Fast Paced, Stressful environment.

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

E-Verify

The company participates E-Verify ensure eligibility for employment and compliance with Right to Work rules.

Compensation: Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.