Aerospace Electronics Procurement Specialist

Trident Systems; Fairfax (VA); Sur place; USD 49 000 - 92 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Résumé du poste

Trident Systems is seeking a Buyer II in Fairfax, VA to procure electronic components, mechanical parts, and services for production and programs. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with planning, manufacturing, engineering, quality, finance, and program management to hit cost, quality, and schedule goals.

You will manage POs, quotes, and supplier communications, while maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy and driving supplier performance in a regulated aerospace/defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier communications, and order execution in an ERP or MRP environment.
• Working knowledge of material requirements planning, inventory drivers, lead-time management, and shortage resolution.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and the ability to analyze data, maintain accurate records, and communicate status clearly.

Responsabilités

• Procure electronic components, mechanical parts, outside services, and other assigned materials required to support production, engineering, and program needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders, requests for quote, and related documentation from requisition through closeout, including order acknowledgments, date changes, cancellations, returns, and discrepancy resolution.
• Review material requirements, shortage signals, supplier lead times, and delivery commitments in ERP or MRP and take action to support build schedules and program priorities.
• Expedite, de-expedite, and reschedule orders as needed to support production schedules, inventory objectives, and cash management goals.
• Obtain quotes, analyze pricing and lead times, negotiate within delegated authority, and recommend sourcing decisions that balance cost, quality, and delivery.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in ERP systems, including pricing, lead times, order status, promise dates, and other transactional data.
• Partner with Material Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to resolve shortages, nonconformances, supplier performance issues, and schedule changes.
• Support compliance with company procedures and applicable customer and regulatory requirements, including FAR or DFARS flow downs and quality system requirements, as applicable.
• Prepare and communicate open-order status, supplier risk, past-due exposure, and other procurement metrics to leadership and program teams.
• Manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Execute work in compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements.
• Support occasional travel or off-site work, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

PO management

Supplier relationships

Data analysis (Excel)

Cross-functional teamwork

Negotiation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field

Outils

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Business Central

Description du poste

Trident Systems is seeking a Buyer II in Fairfax, VA to procure electronic components, mechanical parts, and services for production and programs. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with planning, manufacturing, engineering, quality, finance, and program management to hit cost, quality, and schedule goals.

You will manage POs, quotes, and supplier communications, while maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy and driving supplier performance in a regulated aerospace/defense environment.