Defense Aerospace Buyer II: Strategic Sourcing

Twenty-Six Defense; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, and short/dis

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Buyer II to manage moderately complex procurement activities across materials, supplies, and services to support production schedules. You will conduct bid evaluations, negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, and oversee the full procurement lifecycle to ensure quality and regulatory compliance for DoD programs.

Responsibilities include issuing POs, maintaining inventory, creating RFPs, and collaborating with program

Qualifications

• Sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, issuing POs, and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and terms to meet technical specs and regulatory standards.
• Oversee full procurement lifecycle and resolve supplier issues.
• Collaborate with program managers to develop procurement strategies and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, issuing purchase orders, and maintaining inventory levels.
• Create RFPs in support of Programs in response to customer requirements.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers for DoD contracts.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality and production teams.
• Support cost savings initiatives and alternate sourcing strategies.

Skills

FARS knowledge

Electronic commerce

Procurement ethics

Supplier qualification

Market research

Simplified acquisition

Cost/pricing analysis

Contract types knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Buyer II to manage moderately complex procurement activities across materials, supplies, and services to support production schedules. You will conduct bid evaluations, negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, and oversee the full procurement lifecycle to ensure quality and regulatory compliance for DoD programs.

Responsibilities include issuing POs, maintaining inventory, creating RFPs, and collaborating with program