Strategic Defense Procurement Lead

Saronic Technologies Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan (401(k))

Stock Options

Parental Leave

PTO & Holidays

Competitive Salary

Life & Disability Insurance

Free lunch

Job summary

Saronic Technologies Inc. seeks a Buyer to source materials, manage suppliers, and negotiate contracts to support the production of autonomous surface vessels for defense applications.

You will identify reliable suppliers, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery while upholding high quality standards. This role involves collaboration with engineering, production, and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within defense or maritime.
• 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 they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost-effective agreements while maintaining quality standards.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve cost efficiency within the supply chain.
• Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and work closely with other departments to ensure adequate stock levels to support production schedules while minimizing excess inventory.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuity of supply.
• Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to government regulations and industry standards, especially those related to defense contracts.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and logistics, to ensure alignment and support project goals and timelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the procurement and supply chain processes.

Skills

Supplier management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Inventory management

Risk management

Compliance

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Saronic Technologies Inc. seeks a Buyer to source materials, manage suppliers, and negotiate contracts to support the production of autonomous surface vessels for defense applications.

You will identify reliable suppliers, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery while upholding high quality standards. This role involves collaboration with engineering, production, and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment.