Senior Buyer — Defense Maritime Sourcing

Saronic; Franklin (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Additional Perks: Free lunch and all‑h

snacks in the office

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Buyer to source, procure, and manage suppliers for autonomous maritime vessels. You will identify reliable suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery while upholding quality standards.

You will collaborate across engineering, production, and logistics, perform cost analyses, and drive process improvements to optimize the supply chain. This role supports national defense programs and requires adherence to FAR/DFAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field.
• Experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within the defense or maritime industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with government procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR) is a plus.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability; diversify supply base.
• Negotiation: Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to ensure cost-effective, quality agreements.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify savings opportunities.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with departments to support production while minimizing excess stock.
• Risk Management: Identify supply chain risks and mitigate to ensure continuity of supply.
• Compliance: Ensure procurement activities adhere to government regulations and industry standards for defense contracts.
• Collaboration: Work with engineering, production, and logistics to align goals and timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in procurement and supply chain.

Skills

Supplier management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Inventory management

Risk management

Compliance

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Buyer to source, procure, and manage suppliers for autonomous maritime vessels. You will identify reliable suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery while upholding quality standards.

You will collaborate across engineering, production, and logistics, perform cost analyses, and drive process improvements to optimize the supply chain. This role supports national defense programs and requires adherence to FAR/DFAR regulations.