Buyer III

Twenty-Six Defense; De Leon Springs (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime is seeking a Senior Buyer (III) to manage specialized procurement activities for a high‑volume defense manufacturing environment, supporting U.S. Government, international government, and commercial customers.

This hybrid role blends on‑site and remote work, with on‑site days driven by business needs and priorities. The role requires deep FAR/DFARS knowledge, experience in government proposals, negotiations, and supplier relations, plus the ability to lead junior

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ purchasing or subcontracting experience with a U.S. Government military subcontractor possessing an approved procurement system (CPSR).
• 4+ years’ FAR/DFAR regulated purchasing or subcontract experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• Proficiency working with MS Office Suite (Excel- pivot tables, VLOOKUP; Word; PowerPoint) and MRP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrate experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Requires strong knowledge and application of FAR/DFAR and other federal acquisition regulations.
• Ability to analyze and ensure compliance to prime contract and program contractual, legal, technical, and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership and training to junior level teammates.
• Understanding of development and production program acquisition requirements.
• Experience developing government proposals and BOEs of moderate complexity.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on acquisition strategy and development of the requirements (i.e. Statement of Work). Generates the solicitation/ request for proposal, analyzes proposals, source selection, negotiates (contract type, price, schedule, technical elements, terms & conditions), executes official purchase order or subcontract file and required documentation including close outs.
• Manages post purchase order placement for adherence to quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.
• Interfaces with departments such as Finance or Legal as required to negotiate legal documents and (i.e. NDA, Agreements, Purchase Orders, Terms & Conditions) in accordance with company procedures.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing.
• Works directly with other functions such as contracts, program office, cross functional peers and leaders.
• Keeps abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status.
• Monitors and responds to internal and cross functional trends that indicate early risks of supply chain disruptions.
• Can work independently with minimal guidance with ability to analyze problems and report findings with recommended actions.
• Travel as required to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives on supply chain matters.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

FAR/DFAR regulations

Procurement strategy

Leadership & training

Proposal development

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems

Oracle database

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime, a Twenty-Six Defense company, is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex electromechanical systems and sensors, including Sparton sonobuoys. The company delivers a variety of sensing and advanced analytics capabilities that enable our nation to dominate the maritime domain.

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer (III) manages specialized and diversified procurement activities required to acquire materials and services for a high‑volume defense manufacturing environment supporting U.S. Government, international government, and commercial customers. All procurement work is executed in compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements as well as established Corporate Policies and Procedures. This hybrid role requires a mix of on‑site and remote work, with on‑site days varying based on business needs and departmental priorities.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Requires strong knowledge and application of FAR/DFAR and other federal acquisition regulations.
• Ability to analyze and ensure compliance to prime contract and program contractual, legal, technical, and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership and training to junior level teammates.
• Understanding of development and production program acquisition requirements.
• Experience developing government proposals and BOEs of moderate complexity.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on acquisition strategy and development of the requirements (i.e. Statement of Work). Generates the solicitation/ request for proposal, analyzes proposals, source selection, negotiates (contract type, price, schedule, technical elements, terms & conditions), executes official purchase order or subcontract file and required documentation including close outs.
• Manages post purchase order placement for adherence to quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.
• Interfaces with departments such as Finance or Legal as required to negotiate legal documents and (i.e. NDA, Agreements, Purchase Orders, Terms & Conditions) in accordance with company procedures.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing.
• Works directly with other functions such as contracts, program office, cross functional peers and leaders.
• Keeps abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status.
• Monitors and responds to internal and cross functional trends that indicate early risks of supply chain disruptions.
• Can work independently with minimal guidance with ability to analyze problems and report findings with recommended actions.
• Travel as required to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives on supply chain matters.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, Licenses And Certifications

• 4+ years’ purchasing or subcontracting experience with a U.S. Government military subcontractor possessing an approved procurement system (CPSR).
• 4+ years’ FAR/DFAR regulated purchasing or subcontract experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• Proficiency working with MS Office Suite (Excel- pivot tables, VLOOKUP; Word; PowerPoint) and MRP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrate experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Must be a US citizen.

Skills And Abilities

• May require ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance.
• Oracle database experience preferred
• CPIM or CPM certification preferred
• Experience managing electronic, electromechanical, and/or molded plastic component procurement.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required.
• Mentorship and Training

Travel And Physical Requirements

• Minimal travel
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8%.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
• 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• 5/8s
• 4/10s
• 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Twenty-Six Defense benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at @26defensemartime.com

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.