Senior Buyer (On-site)

HEPCO Inc; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Job summary

HEPCO Inc in Radford, VA is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead spare parts sourcing for its Radford facilities. You will manage supplier selection, RFQ processes, negotiations, and supplier performance to drive cost savings and align with long-term supply chain goals.

The role collaborates with engineering and program teams to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while maintaining compliance and driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant work experience or equivalent.
• Experience purchasing multiple commodities.
• Reading and interpreting engineering requirements, blueprints, schematics, drawings.
• RFQ/RFP development, contracts, financial analysis, negotiations, PO documentation.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting within an ERP system.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and onboard global suppliers.
• Manage RFQ process, evaluate bids, negotiate terms, and make sourcing decisions.
• Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies and supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on quality improvements, cost reductions, and design changes.
• Monitor global market trends and mitigate supply shortages and pricing changes.
• Build supplier relationships and manage supplier performance.
• Partner with program teams and buyers to develop approved sources.
• Analyze forecast data to identify innovative technologies and processes that improve margins and service delivery.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain procurement compliance documentation and close completed purchase orders.
• Follow applicable safety policies and procedures.

Skills

RFQ development

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

ERP data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Buyer to support spare parts purchasing for its Radford facilities. This role will manage supplier sourcing, procurement, negotiations, and supplier performance while driving cost savings and supporting long-term supply chain objectives.

• Identify, qualify, and onboard global suppliers to support business objectives and sector offset targets.
• Manage the RFQ process, evaluate supplier bids, perform cost and price analyses, negotiate terms, and make sourcing decisions.
• Develop and implement long-term sourcing strategies and supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers on quality improvements, cost reductions, and design changes.
• Monitor global market trends and mitigate supply shortages and pricing changes.
• Build supplier relationships and manage supplier performance throughout the procurement life cycle.
• Partner with program teams, commodity managers, and tactical buyers to develop approved sources and support purchasing needs.
• Analyze forecast data and identify innovative technologies and processes that improve margins and service delivery.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain procurement compliance documentation and promptly close completed purchase orders.
• Follow applicable safety policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant work experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience purchasing multiple commodities.
• Working knowledge of RFQ/RFP development, contracts, financial analysis, negotiations, and purchase order documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering requirements, blueprints, schematics, and component drawings.
• Experience managing data, analytics, and reporting within an ERP system.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, analytical, and supplier relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Defense industry experience.
• Familiarity with ITAR restrictions and FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Experience conducting supplier audits.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• 401k

Pay Range: $44.00- $49.00per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.