Senior Buyer

• Support procurement activities for the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC)
• Review and analyze Purchase Requisitions for accuracy, authorization, specifications, delivery requirements, and compliance
• Source qualified suppliers to improve lead times, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain reliability
• Develop and issue Requests for Quotation and evaluate supplier responses
• Award and administer Purchase Orders for materials, equipment, supplies, and commercial services
• Conduct price analysis and determine fair and reasonable pricing
• Maintain compliant procurement files meeting Government and internal audit requirements
• Track open Purchase Orders and resolve delivery, quality, and supplier-performance issues
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding overdue deliveries and discrepancies
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Project Control Analysts on invoice reconciliation and Purchase Order modifications
• Use Costpoint and other procurement systems to process requisitions, issue Purchase Orders, track shipments, and maintain records
• Communicate with internal customers to align procurement actions with program schedules and technical requirements
• Support procurement status, open-action, and compliance-metric reporting to Procurement leadership

• 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

• Find and open new brands, distributors, and authorized suppliers
• Manage the full cycle from outreach through negotiation and closing
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and exclusivity
• Vet financials using Keepa, margin calculations, and sell-through velocity
• Grow supplier and brand relationships
• Attend trade shows
• Build and manage an independent book of brands and distributors
• Hire buyers and establish their sourcing approach as the business scales
• Progress toward leading the entire sourcing and buying function

Senior Buyer, Brand Acquisition – Amazon, Marketplaces

• Influence sourcing strategies supporting major energy infrastructure projects
• Partner with engineers, project managers, and business leaders across ATC
• Lead supplier negotiations and performance improvement initiatives
• Use analytics and market intelligence to guide business decisions
• Balance cost, quality, risk, service, and supplier relationships
• Drive procurement process improvements and sustainable organizational value
• Manage assigned spend categories throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Develop and implement category management and sourcing strategies
• Analyze spend patterns and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and supplier evaluations
• Lead competitive sourcing events and supplier selection processes
• Evaluate total lifecycle cost and long-term business value
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contract terms
• Support statements of work, service levels, and performance measures
• Manage suppliers throughout the agreement lifecycle
• Monitor supplier performance using scorecards, KPIs, and business reviews
• Address supplier issues and drive corrective action plans
• Translate technical and business requirements into sourcing strategies
• Provide procurement guidance throughout project planning and execution
• Identify and mitigate supplier and commercial risks
• Support delivery of capital and operational initiatives
• Analyze spend, cost, supplier, and market data
• Develop reporting and insights for decision-making
• Assist with demand planning and forecasting
• Support Supply Chain process improvement initiatives
• Drive efficiencies for stakeholders and suppliers

Senior Category Buyer

• Review and approve purchase requisitions
• Identify potential suppliers and issue requests for quotations
• Analyze and select suppliers and issue purchase orders
• Follow up on and expedite purchase orders as necessary
• Develop, evaluate and manage supplier relationships to achieve material cost, availability and inventory goals
• Investigate and qualify suppliers
• Track industry, competitor, high-performing company and worldwide economic trends and assess their business impact
• Support production and new production introduction activity as a member or materials resource on product development teams
• Analyze and correct price discrepancies using accounting business partnerships
• Leverage management input to achieve target levels and maximize profit margins
• May oversee project and assignment completion, including planning, assigning, monitoring, reviewing progress and accuracy, and evaluating results
• Contribute to employees' professional development without hiring or firing authority

• Develop and manage supply chain strategy, sourcing, planning, procurement, control and distribution of materials and products
• Oversee Junior Buyers and Planner/Buyers and manage purchased inventory at optimal levels
• Train and guide team members while fostering relationships with internal and external departments and customers
• Lead projects supporting Fiscal Year initiatives as directed by senior leadership
• Identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities
• Oversee preparation, review and tracking of purchase orders
• Expedite or push out orders to support changing production and customer demands
• Verify purchase order status and trace delinquent orders
• Coach and develop the team to balance productivity, quality and customer service goals
• Contribute to forecasting and production planning while managing inventory levels and fill rates
• Guide supplier communications regarding material status and order progress
• Approve vendor performance evaluations and initiate corrective actions, credits and product returns
• Oversee employee relations and participate in staff selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action and terminations
• Establish performance goals, monitor progress and provide feedback
• Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring and conflict resolution

Senior Planner, Buyer

• Evaluate, curate, price, promote, and grow brands/products in the assigned category
• Cultivate strong vendor partnerships and source new suppliers
• Manage assortment according to category, trend, and team objectives
• Collaborate with the Category Manager and team on business strategies and growth objectives
• Own category KPIs for brands, products, pricing, gross margin, promotions, and product lifecycle
• Negotiate vendor pricing, marketing and promotional budgets, opportunity buys, growth incentives, delivery, and payment terms
• Foster relationships with existing and new vendors to drive sales, product innovation, margin growth, and promotional support
• Negotiate contracts and handle product evaluation, quality issues, and customer service questions
• Create and maintain supplier and product databases
• Drive new product and brand onboarding and maintenance
• Calculate, maintain, and evaluate costs, pricing, and product adjustments
• Coordinate with Inventory Management and Planning on inventory turns, forecasts, projections, service levels, order cycles, rebates, marketing programs, and supply chain practices
• Develop profitable promotional co-op activities with Marketing
• Create, review, and use reports for category analysis
• Comply with company policies and procedures
• May direct and support Assistant Buyers through development and mentoring

• Develop relationships with suppliers, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers
• Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors
• Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group or project supported
• Propose purchase transactions for higher-authority approval prior to final action
• Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
• Track order status from order placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams
• Enter purchase orders and maintain supplier contact to ensure timely material delivery
• Visit job sites or offices quarterly at a minimum to develop effective working relationships
• Build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform other duties as assigned

Senior Project Buyer – Power

• Develop relationships with suppliers, solicit bids, analyze quotations, and select suppliers
• Purchase items and services at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors
• Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group or project supported
• Propose purchase transactions for higher-authority approval prior to final action
• Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers
• Track order status from order placement through delivery and communicate status to project teams
• Enter purchase orders and maintain supplier contact to ensure timely material delivery
• Visit job sites or offices at least quarterly to develop more effective working relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Manage procurement activities for direct materials, components, fabricated parts, and production-related services
• Issue and manage purchase orders, including pricing, quantities, lead times, delivery requirements, and contractual terms
• Source and qualify new suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, lead time, and technical capabilities
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQ requirements, and other commercial agreements
• Manage supplier relationships and purchasing-related issues
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and capacity
• Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks, including long-lead items, sole-source components, capacity constraints, and material shortages
• Review MRP/ERP requirements and translate demand into purchasing actions
• Analyze BOMs and engineering requirements to ensure materials and components are sourced and available
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Finance
• Manage purchase order changes from engineering revisions, BOM changes, quantity changes, and schedule adjustments
• Expedite critical and delayed materials to prevent production interruptions
• Track open purchase orders and expected delivery dates, shortages, and supplier risks
• Maintain supplier lead-time, pricing, capacity, purchasing, and ERP data
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, and volume leverage
• Support supplier development, continuous improvement, new product introduction, and production ramp-up
• Evaluate supplier quotes and prepare commercial comparisons and recommendations
• Establish strategic supplier relationships for critical and high-value components
• Ensure purchasing compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and contractual requirements
• Develop contingency plans and alternate sourcing strategies
• Support inventory optimization by balancing production requirements, supplier lead times, MOQ, cash flow, and inventory levels
• Provide management reporting and analysis on spend, supplier performance, shortages, open orders, and procurement risks