BUYER IIII

Ravelin Defense; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravelin Defense in Green Bay, Wisconsin seeks an experienced BUYER IIII to join our procurement team. The role focuses on government purchasing, DCMA requirements, and navigating federal contracts to ensure compliance, manage supplier relationships, and support defense-oriented product delivery.

Responsibilities include managing direct and indirect procurements, RFQ/RFP processes, and ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance, documentation, and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience with government purchasing and DCMA requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS compliance and supplier audits.
• Ability to develop commodity strategies and lead cost-reduction efforts.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of materials, components, and services with regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align procurement needs and timelines.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to optimize value.
• Oversee DCMA requirements, record-keeping, reporting, and audits.
• Develop supplier performance metrics and ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Skills

Procurement

Govt contracting

Negotiation

RFQ/RFP

Supplier management

Tools

FAR/DFARS knowledge

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.