Space Electronics Buyer: Procurement for High-Impact Programs

Trident Systems Inc.; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Trident Systems Inc. is seeking a Buyer in Sterling, VA to procure electronic components, mechanical parts, and services. You will convert material requirements into purchasing actions, manage POs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.

The Buyer II will maintain ERP data, drive supplier performance, and resolve shortages in a regulated aerospace/defense environment. Requires strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing, aerospace and defense, electronics, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier communications, and order execution in an ERP or MRP environment.
• Working knowledge of material requirements planning, inventory drivers, lead-time management, and shortage resolution.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and the ability to analyze data, maintain accurate records, and communicate status clearly.

Responsibilities

• Procure electronic components, mechanical parts, outside services, and other assigned materials required to support production, engineering, and program needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders, requests for quote, and related documentation from requisition through closeout, including order acknowledgments, date changes, cancellations, returns, and discrepancy resolution.
• Review material requirements, shortage signals, supplier lead times, and delivery commitments in ERP or MRP and take action to support build schedules and program priorities.
• Expedite, de-expedite, and reschedule orders as needed to support production schedules, inventory objectives, and cash management goals.
• Obtain quotes, analyze pricing and lead times, negotiate within delegated authority, and recommend sourcing decisions that balance cost, quality, and delivery.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier data in ERP systems, including pricing, lead times, order status, promise dates, and other transactional data.
• Partner with Material Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to resolve shortages, nonconformances, supplier performance issues, and schedule changes.
• Support compliance with company procedures and applicable customer and regulatory requirements, including FAR or DFARS flow downs and quality system requirements, as applicable.
• Prepare and communicate open-order status, supplier risk, past-due exposure, and other procurement metrics to leadership and program teams.
• Manage multiple priorities, follow through on commitments, and work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Execute work in compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements.
• Support occasional travel or off-site work, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP/MRP

Excel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central

Job description

Trident Systems Inc. is seeking a Buyer in Sterling, VA to procure electronic components, mechanical parts, and services. You will convert material requirements into purchasing actions, manage POs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.

The Buyer II will maintain ERP data, drive supplier performance, and resolve shortages in a regulated aerospace/defense environment. Requires strong Excel skills and ERP/MRP experience.