Corporate Senior Buyer IV

Description

Corporate Materials Quote Manager

3 days on-site in Brooksville, FL and 2 days remote work from home.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations. We can not sponsor Visas.

Spartronics develops, manufactures, and manages the full lifecycle of robust electronic and electromechanical devices for commercial aerospace, defense, space, instrumentation and control, life sciences and medical device applications. Our proven experience in complex problem solving, uncompromising attention to detail, program management and thorough documentation processes enables our customers to achieve excellence.

At Spartronics, the Senior Corporate Buyer IV owns the end-to-end material sourcing and procurement strategy for assigned customers, serving as the central supply chain authority for competitive material quoting across multiple Spartronics manufacturing sites. Acting as the strategic voice for supplier relationships and cost optimization, this role interfaces directly with company leadership, Program Managers, Project Proposal Managers, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure quotes are competitive, compliant, and delivered on schedule.

• Own and drive complete material sourcing timelines and supplier relationships for assigned commodities
• Serve as primary procurement contact and SME for material quoting, interfacing with leadership, Project Proposal Managers, Program Managers, Engineering, and Finance
• Coordinate RFQ process: organize technical data, issue RFQs via quoting software, secure pricing/lead times, evaluate supplier proposals
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, and delivery commitments using strategic sourcing principles
• Organize and maintain commodity pricing tables, manufacturer data, and supplier records in quoting software
• Review customer drawings and specs to determine quote scope, cost, and lead time requirements
• Create and deliver finalized material pricing reports and costed BOMs to Project Proposal Managers, Finance, and Program Management
• Proactively identify supply chain risks, commodity trends, and supplier performance issues
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Finance on accurate data, sourcing strategy alignment, and continuous improvement
• Maintain comprehensive material and supplier records for Win/Loss/Re-Quote analysis; conduct market analysis and competitive benchmarking
• Validate FAR/DFARS compliance where applicable Identify systemic issues and recommend process improvements

• 5–7 years of purchasing/planning/procurement in Electronics Manufacturing
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Education
  - Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Engineering)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic data analysis and reporting.
• Technical knowledge of electronics commodities; ability to read technical drawings and BOMs
• Able to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
• Ability to comply with all ITAR, DFARS, and customer flow-down requirements.

• Understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, Lean, Six Sigma)
• APICS Certification
• FAR/DFARS experience
• Aerospace/Defense industry purchasing background
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - pivot tables, lookups, analytics, reporting.
• MRP/ERP system proficiency;
  Quote Win, Silicon Expert, or Calcu Quote experience

• Sourcing Leadership:
  Owns material procurement strategy and supplier relationships; drives competitive quoting and cost optimization while maintaining quality and delivery.
• Supplier Management:
  Negotiates effectively with vendors; builds long-term partnerships aligned with Spartronics' strategic goals.
• Analytical & Technical Expertise:
  Synthesizes complex specs, supplier proposals, and market data to deliver accurate, competitive quotes.
• Project Coordination:
  Applies structured sourcing practices—timeline management, RFQ…