Strategic Defense Buyer — Materials & Supply Chain

Adecco US, Inc.; Stafford (VA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Adecco US, Inc. seeks a Buyer for defense manufacturing operations in Stafford, VA. You will procure materials, manage purchase orders in ERP/MRP, and ensure on-time delivery while meeting quality and cost targets.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing purchasing, experience with defense/regulated environments, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. U.S. work authorization is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing/buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Defense, aerospace, government contracting, or precision manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong understanding of purchase orders, supplier negotiations, inventory, and material lead times.
• Ability to interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
• U.S. work authorization required.

Responsabilités

• Procure raw materials, components, hardware, electronics, and production supplies.
• Create and manage purchase orders in the company's ERP/MRP system.
• Review MRP requirements, inventory, forecasts, and production schedules.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, pricing, and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and commercial conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Track critical and long-lead materials and proactively address potential shortages.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality regarding drawings, specifications, certifications, and supplier requirements.
• Resolve purchasing, delivery, quality, and invoice issues.
• Support cost-reduction and supplier-development initiatives.
• Identify alternate suppliers and help mitigate supply-chain risks.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with applicable company, customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

Description du poste

Adecco US, Inc. seeks a Buyer for defense manufacturing operations in Stafford, VA. You will procure materials, manage purchase orders in ERP/MRP, and ensure on-time delivery while meeting quality and cost targets.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing purchasing, experience with defense/regulated environments, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. U.S. work authorization is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.