Buyer IV

Frontgrade Technologies company; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision

401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles

Career Opportunity and Growth

Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Frontgrade Technologies company is seeking a Buyer IV to oversee complex purchasing procedures, strategic sourcing, and manage various buying and contracting projects while liaising between the Procurement department and customers.

Qualifications include a minimum of eight years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. The role offers comprehensive benefits including immediate medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline.
• Experience may substitute for education: 12 years for no degree, 6 for a Master's, or 3 for a PhD.
• May require access to technology controlled by U.S. export laws.

Responsibilities

• Consult with officials to determine goods and service needs.
• Correspond with vendors on price changes and contract adjustments.
• Identify vendor performance requirements and evaluate capability.
• Draft and negotiate contracts ensuring best value.
• Develop project plans and coordinate implementation.
• Oversee contract administration and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Conduct analysis on goods and services quality.
• Resolve disputes between vendors and departments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Buyer IV performs complex purchasing procedures in the acquisition of goods and services. This position performs strategic sourcing of goods and services following industry best practices, manages a range of buying and contracting projects, and guides the work efforts of other staff members. Buyer IV will serve as a liaison between the Procurement department and internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Consult with department officials to determine goods and service needs and priorities; develop timelines and conduct acquisitions in compliance with procurement policy
• Correspond with vendors concerning a range of issues including price changes, contract adjustments, terminations, and item values
• Identify vendor performance requirements; review the performance capability of vendors and evaluate goods and services
• Draft contracts and negotiate terms of contracts with vendors to ensure that goods and services are procured at the best value to the customer within regulations
• Develop and implement project plans; monitor and facilitate progress and status of workflow; coordinate projects with extensive implementation challenges
• Oversee contract administration; consult with internal customers regarding contract implementation, extension, renewal, re‑negotiation, or termination; serve as subject matter expert for departments on best practices of procurement procedures
• Conduct analysis of the quality and performance of goods and services; perform cost/benefit and life cycle costing and commodity standardization studies
• Resolve disputes between vendors and departments that may arise regarding a range of issues including quality of goods, delivery schedules, and other contract provisions

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. OR (12) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR (6) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree. OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a PhD.
• This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job Info

• Job Identification 139
• Job Category Logistics & Supply Chain
• Posting Date 05/28/2026, 08:41 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 11 Continental Drive, Exeter, NH, 03833, US