Buyer

Trident Maritime Systems,; Hampton, Newport News (VA, VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Maritime Systems is seeking a Buyer to source, purchase, and manage materials and services to support defense manufacturing operations in Hampton, VA. You will ensure timely delivery of critical-path items and compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements while collaborating with planning, inventory, engineering, and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in defense or heavy manufacturing, and a working knowledge of ERP systems such

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain or related field.
• 3–5 years purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in defense or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders aligned with production schedules and requirements.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with FAR/DFARS, ITAR and internal policies.
• Maintain purchasing records and data in Oracle ERP.
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers for pricing, capacity and reliability.
• Negotiate terms, pricing and delivery schedules.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Planning, Inventory, Engineering and Quality to ensure material availability and proper specifications.
• Analyze cost drivers and propose sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and total cost of ownership.
• Track spend against budgets and provide leadership with reports.
• Mitigate supply chain risks to protect production schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Buyer

Full Time [Non-Exempt] Indirect Hampton, VA, Newport News, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1695

Salary Range: $32.00 To $36.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials and services to support Trident Maritime Systems production operations. This role ensures timely delivery of critical-path materials, compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, and alignment with corporate supply chain strategy. The Buyer will collaborate closely with planning, production, inventory, and quality teams to maintain supplier performance, control costs, and mitigate risks in a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders for raw materials, components, and subcontracted services in alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and internal policies.
• Maintain accuracy of purchasing records and data in Oracle ERP.
• Supplier Management
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, capacity, and delivery reliability.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor vendor performance and resolve delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Planning and Inventory to ensure material availability to support on-time production.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to validate specifications and certifications for purchased items.
• Support outsourcing travelers and subcontracted work orders to ensure timely execution.
• Analyze cost drivers and recommend sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and total cost of ownership.
• Track spend against budgets and provide reporting to leadership.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (preferred) OR equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience, preferably in defense, shipbuilding, or heavy manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance and government contracting regulations (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle experience strongly preferred).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
• *Must have ability to pass pre-employment drug-screen and background check*

Schedule

• Opportunities for professional development and certifications (CPSM, NCMA, etc.).
• Involvement in critical U.S. Navy programs with a direct impact on national defense.