Senior Buyer II: Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relations

AV; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

AV is seeking a Buyer II in the United States to perform procurement duties for services, supplies and equipment. You will review requisitions, coordinate with manufacturing, planning and engineering, and process quotes and change orders to obtain inventory cost‑effectively and on time.

The role requires negotiation skills, experience with MRP/ERP systems, and the ability to read drawings. ITAR compliance and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• AS/AA degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience required.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of FAR/DFAR procurement rules, regulations and laws.
• Intermediate use of computerized MRP/ERP systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Competency in negotiating terms and pricing for materials and services.
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings/specifications; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and pricing forsubcontracts and complex materials & services.
• Develop new supply sources when vendors are not competitive.
• Manage supplier relationships to reduce costs and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Write RFQ/RFP packages and negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with Finance to resolve accounting discrepancies on procurement projects.
• Read and interpret technical drawings/specifications; understand manufacturing processes.
• Handle problems of moderate scope with data-driven analysis.
• Exercise judgement within defined procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Negotiation skills

Reading drawings

Procurement knowledge

Cost analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

AS/AA Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting

equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Oracle

Job description

AV is seeking a Buyer II in the United States to perform procurement duties for services, supplies and equipment. You will review requisitions, coordinate with manufacturing, planning and engineering, and process quotes and change orders to obtain inventory cost‑effectively and on time.

The role requires negotiation skills, experience with MRP/ERP systems, and the ability to read drawings. ITAR compliance and strong communication are essential.