BUYER IIII

Ravelin Defense Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravelin Defense Inc. seeks an experienced Buyer III to lead procurement for government contracts in Green Bay. The role emphasizes DCMA compliance, supplier management, and FAR/DFARS adherence while supporting production schedules and quality standards.

Responsibilities include negotiation, RFQ/RFP execution, and cross-team collaboration to optimize costs and delivery. A minimum of 5 years in gov't purchasing is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years purchasing/procurement experience, especially gov't contracting.
• Hands-on DCMA experience including audits and compliance.
• Proficiency in FAR and DFARS compliance.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with procurement software and MS Office.
• CPSM or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials, components, and services, ensuring gov't compliance and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and timelines.
• Ensure adherence to DCMA requirements, including records, reporting, and audits.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to maximize value.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues to maintain on-time delivery and quality.
• Develop commodity strategies to reduce cost and lead times while ensuring compliance.
• Prepare RFQ/RFPs and evaluate responses for FAR/DFARS compliance and supplier viability.
• Document procurement actions per state/federal procedures and resolve payment issues.
• Work with Quality and Manufacturing Engineers to assess supplier capability and reliability.
• Create strategies to improve manufacturing productivity and supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

FAR/DFARS knowledge

DCMA requirements

Gov't contracting experience

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced BUYER IIII to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with government purchasing, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) requirements, and a proven ability to navigate the complexities of federal contracts. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, managing supplier relationships, and supporting our mission of providing high-quality products for defense applications.Key Responsibilities:Manage the procurement of materials, components, and services, ensuring compliance with government regulations and contract requirements.Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and timelines.Ensure adherence to DCMA requirements, including accurate record-keeping, reporting, and audits.Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal value.Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.Maintain thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other applicable regulations.Develop and execute cost-reduction strategies while maintaining quality and compliance.Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.Assignment of Functions or Duties:Manage all material requirements, provide accurate updates to stakeholders and during shortage meetings, and assist Customer program teams with any supplier related issues related to assigned suppliers, material commodities, and services.Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders for direct and indirect procurements to support production requirements and schedule.Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQ) or Requests for Proposal (RFP) and evaluate responses in support of manufacturing, FAR/DFARS compliance, and supplier viability to contract award.Negotiate price, quality, delivery and other terms and conditions with supply base.Process and document all procurement actions in accordance with state and federal statutes and accounting policy and procedures.Investigate and resolve receiving and supplier payment issues as necessary.Work closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineers to evaluate supplier quality, capabilities, and reliability.Review Buyer procurement packages for accuracy and FAR/DFARS compliance to include documented single/sole source justification, fair and reasonable price determinations, and pre-award debarment and suspension clearance and certification.Create commodity strategies to reduce cost and supplier lead times, improve quality and reliability, and increase manufacturing productivity.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, specifically in a government contracting environment.Hands-on experience with DCMA requirements, including audits and compliance processes are a must.Proficiency in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).Strong negotiation and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent certification preferred.