Senior Buyer

HRU Technical Resources; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HRU Technical Resources is seeking a Senior Buyer to support Spares purchasing for Radford Facilities. The role emphasizes supplier onboarding, RFQ execution, and cost optimization to meet program goals.

You will analyze supplier bids, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and collaborate with design and component engineering on quality improvements, cost reductions, and timely delivery. Strong ERP and Excel skills are essential to manage data and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience purchasing multiple commodities.
• Ability to read schematics and component drawings.
• Proficiency with ERP data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and onboard global suppliers while achieving targets.
• Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships to support ongoing needs.
• Collaborate with design and component engineering on quality improvements and cost reductions.
• Lead and execute long-term strategic projects and supplier agreements.
• Drive RFQ/RFP processes, analyze bids, and make sourcing decisions.
• Develop approved-for-quote suppliers with program and category teams.
• Monitor market trends and mitigate supply risks.
• Identify innovative technologies to improve margins and service delivery.
• Perform cost/price analyses and ensure compliance documentation.
• Apply continuous improvement to internal processes to close orders promptly.

Skills

RFQ/RFPs

Contracts

Financial analysis

Negotiations

PO documentation

Engineering requirements

ERP data management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

This Senior Buyer role supports Spares purchasing for Radford Facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Sourcing & Onboarding: Identify, qualify, and onboard global suppliers while achieving sector offset targets and key business objectives.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships to support ongoing business needs and manage total supplier performance throughout the lifecycle of procured materials and services.
• Engineering & Quality Collaboration: Leverage technical capability to communicate effectively with design and component engineering on quality improvements, cost reductions, and design change opportunities.
• Strategic Initiatives & Contracting:
• Lead and execute long-term strategic projects and supplier agreements.
• Collaborate closely with commodity managers, tactical buyers, and integrated supply chain teams.
• Sourcing & RFQ Execution:
• Drive strategic initiatives, manage and fully execute the RFQ process, analyze supplier bids/forecasted data, and make informed sourcing decisions.
• Develop approved-for-quote suppliers in coordination with program and category teams.
• Market Analysis & Risk Mitigation: Monitor global market trends and intervene to manage supply shortfalls, mitigate price adjustments, or capitalize on market opportunities.
• Technology & Innovation: Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce innovative technologies and processes that improve margins and service delivery.
• Cost Analysis & Compliance: Perform cost/price analyses to determine bid reasonableness, build negotiation strategies, and ensure all compliance documentation requirements are fully met.
• Process Improvement & Order Management: Apply continuous improvement techniques to internal processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure prompt close-out of completed orders.
• Safety & Self-Development: Maintain a safe working environment adhering to safety policies and actively participate in self-development with leadership.

Skills & Qualifications

Skills Required

• Working knowledge of developing RFQ/RFPs, contracts, financial analysis, negotiations, and Purchase Order (PO) documentation.
• Working knowledge of engineering requirements, terms, and technical blueprints.
• Proficiency in managing data, analytics, and reporting within ERP systems.

Skills Preferred

(None specified)

Experience

Experience Required

• Experience purchasing multiple commodities.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

Experience Preferred

• Experience in the Defense Industry.
• Familiarity with ITAR restrictions and FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of relevant work experience (or equivalent experience).