Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Senior Buyer (DRT)
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI's key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support our DRT product line in our Germantown, MD Campus. This position reports directly to the Manager of Procurement.

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Yearly Incentive Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Networking with suppliers, vendors and contract manufacturers for the procuring of various commodities in support of product production.

Ensuring that all the goods comply with the delivery, price and quality requirements as committed to in supplier quotes.
Fulfilling USG compliant purchase orders and completing all required compliance related documentation for the purchasing goods.
Evaluates suppliers' prices, quality of products and average shipping times, to determine their capacity to support Thales' needs.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS in Business or Supply Chain Managementor equivalent experience.
• 8+ years' experience in general purchasing.
• Excellent verbal and written communications - Fluent in English.
• Familiarity with contract terms and conditions.
• Identifies strong buying opportunities by monitoring market trends, fluctuations, and cost drivers.
• Supports, mentors, and guides junior buyers while serving as backup to the Procurement Manager.
• Able to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

Experience with Printed Circuit Assemblies and Printed Circuit Boards (PCAs and PCBs).

• 3 Years of experience in commodity purchasing, with a focus on electronics and mechanical or drawn items.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance Provisions.
• Understanding of ERP Systems related to purchase requirements such as MRP, Master Schedule, Planning, and Configuration Management. Knowledge of Engineering Data such as specification control drawing & source control drawing.

The annualized pay range for this role is $85,408 - $109,133 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5% . TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.