Strategic Subcontractor Buyer II — Govt Programs (9/80)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Philadelphia (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Schedule

401k program

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense seeks a Subcontracts/Purchasing professional to manage subcontracts, evaluate bids, and negotiate price, delivery, and quality for US Government and commercial programs.

You will create Requests for Proposals, track performance against prime contracts, and conduct supplier site visits to rate capability and delivery. The role requires knowledge of FAR, procurement ethics, and cost/price analysis, with a strong focus on documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Associate's degree with 4 to 6 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Subcontracts and provide direction/guidance for the Purchasing Department.
• Assist Buyers in determining priorities for materials and services in support of US Government and Commercial customers.
• Create Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of Programs in response to customer requirements.
• Represents the Company in negotiations
• Places calls or Releases against Subcontracts and tracks performance against Prime Contracts.
• Reviews System for receipt of units; place order, enter PO, print a hardcopy, and ensure the Acknowledgements.
• Supports Programs and Operations with Prices, Sources, and turnaround time as needed to further and increase the business base.
• Perform all the duties of a Buyer as needed to support the Company.
• Maintains all documentation to support Subcontracts and current status on units being repaired at Subcontracts.

Skills

FARS knowledge

Procurement ethics

Supplier qualification

Market research

Contract format

Cost/price analysis

Contract types

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 2-4 years

Associate's degree with 4-6 years

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense seeks a Subcontracts/Purchasing professional to manage subcontracts, evaluate bids, and negotiate price, delivery, and quality for US Government and commercial programs.

You will create Requests for Proposals, track performance against prime contracts, and conduct supplier site visits to rate capability and delivery. The role requires knowledge of FAR, procurement ethics, and cost/price analysis, with a strong focus on documentation and compliance.