Buyer III

Twenty‑Six Defense Maritime, a Twenty‑Six Defense company, is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex electromechanical systems and sensors, including Sparton sonobuoys. The company delivers a variety of sensing and advanced analytics capabilities that enable our nation to dominate the maritime domain.

The Senior Buyer (III) manages specialized and diversified procurement activities required to acquire materials and services for a high‑volume defense manufacturing environment supporting U.S. Government, international government, and commercial customers. All procurement work is executed in compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements as well as established Corporate Policies and Procedures. This hybrid role requires a mix of on‑site and remote work, with on‑site days varying based on business needs and departmental priorities.

Remote or Hybrid available.

• Requires strong knowledge and application of FAR/DFAR and other federal acquisition regulations.
• Ability to analyze and ensure compliance to prime contract and program contractual, legal, technical, and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership and training to junior level teammates.
• Understanding of development and production program acquisition requirements.
• Experience developing government proposals and BOEs of moderate complexity.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on acquisition strategy and development of the requirements (i.e. Statement of Work). Generates the solicitation/ request for proposal, analyzes proposals, source selection, negotiates (contract type, price, schedule, technical elements, terms & conditions), executes official purchase order or subcontract file and required documentation including close outs.
• Manages post purchase order placement for adherence to quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.
• Interfaces with departments such as Finance or Legal as required to negotiate legal documents and (i.e. NDA, Agreements, Purchase Orders, Terms & Conditions) in accordance with company procedures.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing.
• Works directly with other functions such as contracts, program office, cross functional peers and leaders.
• Keeps abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status.
• Monitors and responds to internal and cross functional trends that indicate early risks of supply chain disruptions.
• Can work independently with minimal guidance with ability to analyze problems and report findings with recommended actions.
• Travel as required to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives on supply chain matters.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 4+ years’ purchasing or subcontracting experience with a U.S. Government military subcontractor possessing an approved procurement system (CPSR).
• 4+ years’ FAR/DFAR regulated purchasing or subcontract experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• Proficiency working with MS Office Suite (Excel- pivot tables, VLOOKUP; Word; PowerPoint) and MRP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrate experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Must be a US citizen.

• May require ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance.
• Oracle database experience preferred
• CPIM or CPM certification preferred
• Experience managing electronic, electromechanical, and/or molded plastic component procurement.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required.
• Mentorship and Training

• Minimal travel
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the…