Sr Buyer

Sr Buyer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our Supply Chain team within a dynamic and fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the procurement of complex materials, components, and services in support of engineering and production programs. This role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, and the ability to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality, cost-effective goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for high-value, technically complex components and assemblies, in accordance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and company policy.

• Analyze MRP/ERP demand and issue RFQs, RFPs, and POs to qualified suppliers.

• Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance, cost, and delivery; perform cost/price analysis and support fact-finding and negotiation efforts.

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Ensure supplier performance by actively managing delivery, quality, and responsiveness; initiate corrective actions as needed.

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management, contracts, and legal to ensure alignment with program objectives and contract requirements.

• Support supplier risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and improvement plans.

• Assist in audits and compliance reviews related to purchasing activities and documentation.

• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times.

• Ensure accurate and timely input of procurement data into ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

• Maintain records in accordance with internal procedures and government regulations.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably in the aerospace and defense industry.

• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other U.S. Government procurement regulations.

• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems.

• Proven ability to negotiate, manage contracts, and resolve supplier performance issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Active U.S. Security Clearance Preferred (Secret or above).

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), or equivalent certification.

• Familiarity with AS9100 standards and Quality Assurance processes.

• Experience in cost analysis and strategic sourcing.

• Background in supporting DoD programs.

Work Environment

• Mostly remote but needs to be local to be able to come in on short notice

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, Tx.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Company benefits listed on JD

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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