Buyer II

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. in Bedford, NH is seeking a Buyer II to plan, source, negotiate, and manage a wide range of purchase requirements in a DoD environment, supporting internal organizations in a compliant manner.

This role requires a proactive, organized professional with strong communication and negotiation skills to ensure timely, cost‑effective purchasing and robust supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of purchasing experience, a high school diploma (advanced

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of purchasing or supply chain experience.
• High School diploma required; advanced education a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• US Protected Individual Status required.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of goods and services including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies based on MRP demand or purchase requisitions.
• Collaborate with suppliers for pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Analyze ERP output, resolve inventory discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy.
• Expedite purchase orders for pull-ins, past-due orders, and critical material needs.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, bid requests, and related documentation.
• Review and evaluate supplier proposals; negotiate pricing and terms within budgets and authority levels.
• Maintain complete procurement records including costs, delivery status, quality, and inventory levels.
• Keep ERP purchase order system updated with current order status and delivery dates.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About Our Mission

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran DSI Business Unit:

Optronics

About Our Mission

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary.

Position Profile

The Buyer II is responsible for planning, sourcing, negotiating, buying, and managing a wide range of purchase requirements in a DoD environment supporting internal organizations in a compliant manner aligned with internal policies and procedures.

This role requires a proactive, organized professional with strong communication and negotiation skills who ensures timely, cost‑effective purchasing; maintains accurate records; resolves discrepancies; and builds effective supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement of goods and services—including raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies—based on MRP demand or purchase requisitions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain accurate and timely information regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Analyze ERP output, identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy.
• Expedite purchase orders as required for pull ‑ ins, past ‑ due order resolution, and critical material needs.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, bid requests, and related documentation.
• Review and evaluate supplier proposals; negotiate pricing and terms within established budgets and authority levels.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement records including costs, delivery status, quality, performance, and inventory levels.
• Keep the ERP purchase order system updated with current order status and expected delivery dates at the time of order placement.

Pre ‑ expedite open purchase orders to proactively ensure on ‑ time delivery.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• 2-4 years’ experience in a purchasing or supply chain environment
• Requires a minimum of a High School diploma; advanced education is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Requires U.S. Protected Individual Status

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Preferred experience includes purchasing in NPI, Engineering, and full Manufacturing environments
• Experience with ITAR compliance and DoD contracts

Travel

• Travel to suppliers is expected to assist with site assessments and deal with critical issues

Eeo Statement & Accessibility

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
• EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).