Senior Buyer

• Source materials and manage suppliers to support production and delivery of autonomous surface vessels for the DoD
• Build and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring quality, cost, and delivery performance
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and diversify the supply base
• Negotiate supplier terms, pricing, and contracts
• Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities
• Monitor inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply
• Ensure procurement activities comply with government regulations and industry standards, especially defense-contract requirements
• Collaborate with engineering, production, logistics, and other cross-functional teams
• Implement process improvements in procurement and supply chain operations