Indirect Procurement Buyer – Oracle / Defense Procurement

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 77,738,000 - 85,933,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and supplemental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an Indirect Procurement Buyer in Sterling Heights, MI to support procurement, sourcing, subcontract administration, and supplier management in a defense manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on Oracle material requirements, MRP, RFQ/RFP/RFI development, cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and PO/subcontract administration. Occasional travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, subcontract administration, or a related role.
• Experience supporting procurement activities such as RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, supplier proposals, cost analysis, price analysis, and negotiations.
• Experience with purchase order and/or subcontract preparation, placement, administration, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and material requirements analysis.
• Ability to develop technical procurement documentation and support proposal fact-finding activities.
• Technical writing and presentation capabilities applicable to procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Oracle system material requirements and MRP needs to support procurement activities.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Perform cost analysis, price analysis, and proposal fact-finding for sourcing.
• Negotiate supplier proposals, pricing, terms, and offers to meet program requirements.
• Prepare, place, administer, and monitor purchase orders and subcontracts for supplier compliance and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate supplier quality and issue resolution with internal teams.

Job description

Indirect Procurement Buyer

Oracle | Defense Procurement

Sterling Heights, MI

$27.13 - $29.99/Hour

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are hiring an Indirect Procurement Buyer to support procurement, sourcing, subcontract administration, and supplier management within a defense manufacturing environment. This role supports Oracle material requirements, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), RFQ/RFP/RFI development, cost and price analysis, supplier negotiations, purchase order administration, source selection, and procurement compliance.

The Indirect Procurement Buyer will manage supplier relationships and purchase orders from solicitation through delivery, helping ensure material requirements, program schedules, cost targets, quality standards, and applicable procurement regulations are met.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Oracle system material requirements and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs to support procurement activities.


• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).


• Perform cost analysis, price analysis, and proposal fact-finding to support sourcing and procurement decisions.


• Negotiate supplier proposals, pricing, terms, and offers to meet program requirements and cost targets.


• Prepare, place, administer, and monitor purchase orders and subcontracts to ensure supplier compliance and on-time delivery.


• Control procurement costs and monitor supplier performance against program requirements.


• Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers and internal functional departments and program offices.


• Coordinate supplier quality, design, and payment issue resolution.


• Support new supplier onboarding and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) execution.


• Coordinate source selection activities and supplier evaluations.


• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable procurement laws and regulations.


• Administer purchase orders through ongoing supplier communication and onsite program reviews.


• Review procurement and material planning requirements to ensure purchase orders and subcontracts are placed within supplier lead times.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law


• 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, subcontract administration, or a related role.


• Experience supporting procurement activities such as RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, supplier proposals, cost analysis, price analysis, and negotiations.


• Experience with purchase order and/or subcontract preparation, placement, administration, and supplier performance monitoring.


• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and material requirements analysis.


• Ability to develop technical procurement documentation and support proposal fact-finding activities.


• Technical writing and presentation capabilities applicable to procurement, sourcing, and supplier management activities.


• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

What to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.


• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.


• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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• For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of "World Class Service. World Class Company."