Buyer III

Marotta Controls; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Marotta Controls is seeking a Buyer III for their Parsippany, NJ location. In this critical role, you'll oversee all phases of subcontract management, from strategy development to execution, ensuring timely delivery of products. You'll collaborate with various departments and lead procurement efforts in a thriving Aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive experience in managing complex subcontracts. The position offers a robust benefits package and a competitive salary range of $92,000 - $108,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience with make‑to‑print machined parts.
• Prior subcontract experience in Aerospace and Defense.
• Demonstrated risk management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of subcontracts for materials and services.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned subcontracts.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, and management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Risk management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Subcontract Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems (Epicor)

Job description

Position: Buyer III

Location: Parsippany, NJ

Job Id: 2045-7504-B-27

# of Openings: 1

Pay Range: $92,000 - $108,000 per year

This position is responsible for oversight of the entire life cycle of defined subcontracts, from developing acquisition strategies and source selection to negotiation, award, cost and schedule management, execution, and closeout. Collaboration and interaction with various departments including Supply Chain, Contracts, Program Management, and Engineering to optimize processes and ensure on‑time delivery of new products. Strong leadership skills, expertise in Subcontract Management, and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders are essential for the success of this role. This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Operations
• 4–8 years of experience with make‑to‑print machined parts, electro‑mechanical components, and electrical assemblies
• Prior in‑depth subcontract experience within the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Demonstrated risk management experience
• Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures with associated knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations (DFARs)
• Significant experience managing the development and compliance of requirements (SOWs, specifications, contractual terms, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills to handle overlapping projects simultaneously
• Proficient negotiation skills
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Advanced experience with complex Statements of Work is a plus
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of subcontracts for materials, equipment, supplies, and services of a highly specialized and complex nature through all phases of the program lifecycle
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned subcontracts to perform to each project's specifications, quality, budget, and schedule, including timely delivery of all required deliverables
• Evaluate and vet new sources and place and maintain purchase orders
• Review requisitions for accuracy of requirements
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and management to provide timely status of products and resolve problems
• Author, manage, and influence critical‑path releases of Statements of Work (SOWs) and plans to align with required schedules and subcontractor lead times
• Collaborate to determine the appropriate means of acquisition solutions for program needs
• Develop supply chain strategies to improve KPIs and ROI
• Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements, and experience with procurement systems, ERP, and MRP
• Advanced working experience with Microsoft Office, Excel (Pivot tables, V‑lookup, etc.), Word, PowerPoint, Project

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the organization
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory and internal system requirements
• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives, and support actions to drive company initiatives and goals
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
• Ensure that the work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required
• ERP Epicor experience

Work Environment

• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines is used, as well as appropriate personal protective equipment where required
• Exposure to fluids, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration may occur
• The temperature of the work environment may be affected by external temperatures and machining processes
• This is a full‑time position. Hours of work are 40 hours per week. Overtime and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
• Travel up to 25% may be required

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, or crouch, and move about the facility

Benefits

In addition to base pay, this position includes incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match; tuition assistance; paid vacation; sick and personal days; paid holidays; and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Veterans are encouraged to apply. The position requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants must be able to provide proof of citizenship and, if applicable, any export license required by federal, state, or local government contracts.