Purchasing/Procurement 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Medley, FL seeks a Principal Specialist - Buyer to manage purchase orders, supplier quotes, and delivery tracking across multiple programs. This role requires strong Excel skills and deep procurement knowledge.

You will submit RFQs, analyze pricing, negotiate terms, and support proposals while collaborating with internal teams to meet program schedules in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with SAP experience and a proven ability to manage parallel procurement activities

Qualifications

• University degree in project management, business administration, engineering or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of prior relevant purchasing experience, or an advanced degree with 1 year experience.
• U.S. citizenship or US Person.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Orders from supplier selection to RFP/RFQ submission and delivery monitoring.
• Submit compliant RFQs, analyze quotes, negotiate for fair pricing, and support proposals.
• Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Assist team members with procurement activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Negotiation

Supplier management

Internal stakeholder collaboration

Education

University degree (PM/Business/Engineering)

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Purchasing/Procurement 3 MEDLEY, FL Posted: 9/14/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 225490

Job Category: Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type: Associate - W2

Shift: 1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement 3, in Medley, FL.

Job Description: We are seeking a Principal Specialist - Buyer, to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing purchase orders and support documentation in compliance with departmental policies. This person will have their own commodity of products to purchase and track delivery on. Key duties include issuing POs across multiple programs, managing all phases of procurement (from development through closeout), and ensuring supplier delivery commitments align with program schedules.

Your key responsibilities will be submitting compliant RFQs, perform price analyses, and negotiate for fair pricing, supporting proposals by requesting, analyzing, and evaluating supplier quotations, participating in program and supplier reviews, as well as continuous improvement initiatives, Build and maintain professional relationships with Customers and Suppliers, Assist team members with procurement activities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Advanced Excel skills to efficiently manage large data sets and requisition lines. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to handle parallel program activities.

What You Will Do

• As a Principal Specialist - Buyer, you will manage Purchase Orders from supplier selection to RFP/RFQ submission, quote receipt, analyzing quote, negotiating quote, documenting PO, and monitoring supplier issues and delivery.
• Actively monitor open orders, update status, and ensure that Operations and Program personnel are notified of any delivery date changes; elevate to expedite when necessary.
• Seek new sources of supply when necessary. This involves working closely with Supplier Quality and Engineering to complete necessary processes for adding a new, qualified supplier.
• Ability to successfully manage long-term supplier relationships.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree in project management, business administration, engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 0-3 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 1 years experience
• Two years of prior Buying Experience
• U.S. citizenship or US Person (Green Card Holder)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to work closely with internal customers (Operations, PM, Engineering, Quality, etc.)
• Support Raytheon's initiatives and KPI's such as Supplier OTD, Cost Savings, and Continuous Improvement events
• Adherence to Supply Chain processes, standards, and operational plans in support of procurement goals.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word
• Advanced Excel skills to efficiently manage large data sets and requisition lines.
• Experienced in SAP
• Able to solve problems and develop risk mitigation plans
• Strong negotiations skills
• Team oriented – must be an active participant
• Able to self-manage
• Strong work ethic, multi-tasking
• Domestic Travel may be required 10%

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled