Title: Buyer, Mid-Senior
a. Status: Full-Time, Regular Salary, Non-Exempt
b. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 0900hrs – 1700hrs
c. Location: On-Site, Aberdeen, MD
d. Supervisory: No

2. Key Roles/Duties:
a. Source and select suppliers for electro-mechanical components based on quality, price, reliability, and lead times
b. Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors to secure optimal pricing and reliable delivery schedules
c. Request, review, and analyze quotations to identify the most advantageous procurement options
d. Manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality, timely deliveries, and compliance with product specifications
e. Monitor inventory levels and proactively place purchase orders to maintain optimal stock
f. Forecast material requirements to avoid shortages and disruptions in production
g. Promptly resolve supply chain issues to minimize impacts on production schedules
h. Ensure purchased materials meet strict quality standards and product specifications
i. Collaborate closely with Program Management Office (PMO), Engineering, and Quality Assurance (QA) teams to address and resolve non-conforming materials
j. Generate detailed reports tracking procurement activities and supplier performance
k. Maintain accurate, organized records of all procurement activities.
l. Effectively utilize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for managing procurement processes and tracking component inventory
m. Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks and vulnerabilities in the supply chain
n. Recommend and implement continuous improvements to enhance procurement processes and systems
o. Manage purchasing budgets effectively, ensuring cost control and budget adherence

3. Basic Qualifications:
a. Highly organized with a knack for attention to detail
b. Demonstrated experience using an ERP system
c. Associate degree or relevant certifications [i.e. Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)]
d. +3 years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
e. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
f. Analytical skills to assess pricing, quality, and supplier performance
g. Ability to multitask effectively under pressure or tight deadlines

4. Preferred Qualifications:
a. Experience within defense contracting or familiarity with military/government procurement procedures
b. Background in quality standards and certifications (ISO, MIL standards)
c. Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, or a related field
d. +6 years of demonstrated experience in an equivalent or similar role
e. Experience with ERP system, Deltek

5. Travel: Up to five (5) percent (%) Continental United States (CONUS) travel (local)

6. Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a background check and/or security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information: No clearance required, but preferred

Apply: Send resume to hr@veritech.com