Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Position Title: Buyer

Requisition : 1739

Position Location: Fairfax, VA

Position

Reports To:

Manager, Procurement

Supervises Others: No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right‑sized development processes to create innovative, high‑performance space‑based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

The Buyer is responsible for procuring electronic components, mechanical parts, outside services, and other assigned materials required to support production and program execution. This role converts material requirements into compliant purchasing actions, manages purchase orders through delivery, and works cross‑functionally with Material Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to meet cost, quality, and schedule commitments. The Buyer II maintains accurate ERP data, drives supplier performance, and resolves shortages and delivery issues in a regulated aerospace and defense environment.

• Procure electronic components, mechanical parts, outside services, and other assigned materials required to support production, engineering, and program needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders, requests for quote, and related documentation from requisition through closeout, including order acknowledgments, date changes, cancellations, returns, and discrepancy resolution.
• Review material requirements, shortage signals, supplier lead times, and delivery commitments in ERP or MRP and take action to support build schedules and program priorities.
• Expedite, de‑expedite, and reschedule orders as needed to support production schedules, inventory objectives, and cash management goals.
• Obtain quotes, analyze pricing and lead times, negotiate within delegated authority, and recommend sourcing decisions that balance cost, quality, and delivery.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor on‑time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in ERP systems, including pricing, lead times, order status, promise dates, and other transactional data.
• Partner with Material Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to resolve shortages, nonconformances, supplier performance issues, and schedule changes.
• Support compliance with company procedures and applicable customer and regulatory requirements, including FAR or DFARS flow downs and quality system requirements, as applicable.
• Prepare and communicate open‑order status, supplier risk, past‑due exposure, and other procurement metrics to leadership and program teams.
• Manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and work independently with limited supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Execute work in compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements.
• Support occasional travel or off‑site work, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing, aerospace and defense, electronics, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier communications, and order execution in an ERP or MRP environment.
• Working knowledge of material requirements planning, inventory drivers, lead‑time management, and shortage resolution.
• Experience…