Tactical Buyer

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Tactical Buyer


Position Overview:


The Tactical Buyer will support procurement operations for government contracts, executing strategic sourcing activities and managing supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery of materials, components, and services.
This role requires a strong blend of procurement expertise and manufacturing knowledge to effectively support program requirements while ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies.


Key Responsibilities:

• Execute tactical procurement activities for government contract programs, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and other applicable regulations
• Manage purchase order lifecycle from requisition through receipt, including expediting, resolving discrepancies, and supplier performance management
• Leverage manufacturing background to effectively communicate technical requirements with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers while maintaining cost, quality, and schedule targets
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program management teams to support production schedules
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support audit requirements for government contracts
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing contingency plans

• Previous experience in tactical buying/procurement
• Manufacturing or production environment experience
• Government contracts procurement experience (FAR/DFARS familiarity)
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills

• Interprets and applies company, policies, procedures, work instructions, business standards and U.S. government regulations, i.e., FAR, DFAR, SOX Compliance
• Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the supply chain department.
• Ability to write price reasonableness determinations / price analyses of all types per FAR requirements
• Experience supporting negotiations of all types, including, but not limited to, pricing, terms and conditions, FAR / customer contract flowdowns, and schedule
• Working understanding of AS9100 standards
• Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specifications, drawings, & statements of work
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

• Experience in procurement of avionics, machined parts, raw materials
• Experience working in Costpoint, Exostar, Windchill, SharePoint, JIRA, Tableau
• Experience working with Certified Cost or Pricing Data

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, Master's degree with 1+ years of experience in Business Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related degree