Buyer, IT​/Tech

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.

Metrea Management is our global shared service providing support for the Capability Units (CU) in areas such as People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Information Technology.

Metrea is seeking a detail oriented and proactive Buyer II to join our procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring materials, components, supplies, and services to support company operations. This position ensures procurement activities are conducted efficiently and in full compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and federal acquisition regulations.

• Source and evaluate products and services to identify the best fit for the company’s needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and requirements.
• Execute the procurement process from requisition to purchase order delivery and execution.
• Provide critical AOG material support as needed to ensure timely operations.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all purchase orders while retaining necessary documentation per company policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including suppliers and internal customers.
• Negotiate pricing and quotes with suppliers, recommending the most qualified source to meet budget and scheduling objectives.
• Work closely with other departments, such as Finance, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Serve as the liaison between suppliers and internal teams on purchasing process and new projects/files.
• Provide detailed analysis of cost and data as required.
• Conduct research on new components and suppliers to enhance procurement strategies.
• Resolve procurement discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure effective follow-up and administration of purchase order and subcontract files.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, adeptly managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excels at resolving complex challenges with a strategic and thoughtful approach.
• Ensures high quality and precision in task execution while working independently.
• Clear understanding of the regulatory requirements of approved parts and the documentation requirements for sourced parts/repairs.

• High school diploma / GED

• 2-4 years of experience in aviation procurement familiar with supporting aging aircraft with constrained supply chains.
• Experience managing component repairs with Part 145 repair stations and MROs.
• Experience with purchasing from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Expert level in Microsoft Excel and in preparing executive-level presentations

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with maintenance information systems such as AMOS, Corridor, Veryon or similar platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365

• Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance.
• Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Metrea’ssingle core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teamsand continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it,…