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Senior Buyer
- Location Radford, Virginia, USA
- Job Type Contract
- Posted November 2, 2026
Position Description
This Senior Buyer role supports Spares purchasing for Radford Facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Sourcing & Onboarding: Identify, qualify, and onboard global suppliers while achieving sector offset targets and key business objectives.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships to support ongoing business needs and manage total supplier performance throughout the lifecycle of procured materials and services.
- Engineering & Quality Collaboration: Leverage technical capability to communicate effectively with design and component engineering on quality improvements, cost reductions, and design change opportunities.
- Strategic Initiatives & Contracting:
- Lead and execute long-term strategic projects and supplier agreements.
- Collaborate closely with commodity managers, tactical buyers, and integrated supply chain teams.
- Sourcing & RFQ Execution:
- Drive strategic initiatives, manage and fully execute the RFQ process, analyze supplier bids/forecasted data, and make informed sourcing decisions.
- Develop approved-for-quote suppliers in coordination with program and category teams.
- Market Analysis & Risk Mitigation: Monitor global market trends and intervene to manage supply shortfalls, mitigate price adjustments, or capitalize on market opportunities.
- Technology & Innovation: Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce innovative technologies and processes that improve margins and service delivery.
- Cost Analysis & Compliance: Perform cost/price analyses to determine bid reasonableness, build negotiation strategies, and ensure all compliance documentation requirements are fully met.
- Process Improvement & Order Management: Apply continuous improvement techniques to internal processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure prompt close-out of completed orders.
- Safety & Self-Development: Maintain a safe working environment adhering to safety policies and actively participate in self-development with leadership.
Skills & Qualifications
Skills Required
- Working knowledge of developing RFQ/RFPs, contracts, financial analysis, negotiations, and Purchase Order (PO) documentation.
- Working knowledge of engineering requirements, terms, and technical blueprints.
- Proficiency in managing data, analytics, and reporting within ERP systems.
Skills Preferred
(None specified)
Experience
Experience Required
- Experience purchasing multiple commodities.
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings.
- Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Experience Preferred
- Experience in the Defense Industry.
- Familiarity with ITAR restrictions and FAR/DFAR regulations.
- Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Experience conducting supplier audits.
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of relevant work experience (or equivalent experience).
EOE Employer
Senior Buyer
- Location Radford, Virginia, USA
- Job Type Contract
- Posted November 2, 2026
Position Description
This Senior Buyer role supports Spares purchasing for Radford Facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Sourcing & Onboarding: Identify, qualify, and onboard global suppliers while achieving sector offset targets and key business objectives.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships to support ongoing business needs and manage total supplier performance throughout the lifecycle of procured materials and services.
- Engineering & Quality Collaboration: Leverage technical capability to communicate effectively with design and component engineering on quality improvements, cost reductions, and design change opportunities.
- Strategic Initiatives & Contracting:
- Lead and execute long-term strategic projects and supplier agreements.
- Collaborate closely with commodity managers, tactical buyers, and integrated supply chain teams.
- Sourcing & RFQ Execution:
- Drive strategic initiatives, manage and fully execute the RFQ process, analyze supplier bids/forecasted data, and make informed sourcing decisions.
- Develop approved-for-quote suppliers in coordination with program and category teams.
- Market Analysis & Risk Mitigation: Monitor global market trends and intervene to manage supply shortfalls, mitigate price adjustments, or capitalize on market opportunities.
- Technology & Innovation: Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce innovative technologies and processes that improve margins and service delivery.
- Cost Analysis & Compliance: Perform cost/price analyses to determine bid reasonableness, build negotiation strategies, and ensure all compliance documentation requirements are fully met.
- Process Improvement & Order Management: Apply continuous improvement techniques to internal processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure prompt close-out of completed orders.
- Safety & Self-Development: Maintain a safe working environment adhering to safety policies and actively participate in self-development with leadership.
Skills & Qualifications
Skills Required
- Working knowledge of developing RFQ/RFPs, contracts, financial analysis, negotiations, and Purchase Order (PO) documentation.
- Working knowledge of engineering requirements, terms, and technical blueprints.
- Proficiency in managing data, analytics, and reporting within ERP systems.
Skills Preferred
(None specified)
Experience
Experience Required
- Experience purchasing multiple commodities.
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings.
- Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Experience Preferred
- Experience in the Defense Industry.
- Familiarity with ITAR restrictions and FAR/DFAR regulations.
- Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Experience conducting supplier audits.
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of relevant work experience (or equivalent experience).
EOE Employer
Senior Buyer
- Location Radford, Virginia, USA
- Job Type Contract
- Posted November 2, 2026
Position Description
This Senior Buyer role supports Spares purchasing for Radford Facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Sourcing & Onboarding: Identify, qualify, and onboard global suppliers while achieving sector offset targets and key business objectives.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships to support ongoing business needs and manage total supplier performance throughout the lifecycle of procured materials and services.
- Engineering & Quality Collaboration: Leverage technical capability to communicate effectively with design and component engineering on quality improvements, cost reductions, and design change opportunities.
- Strategic Initiatives & Contracting:
- Lead and execute long-term strategic projects and supplier agreements.
- Collaborate closely with commodity managers, tactical buyers, and integrated supply chain teams.
- Sourcing & RFQ Execution:
- Drive strategic initiatives, manage and fully execute the RFQ process, analyze supplier bids/forecasted data, and make informed sourcing decisions.
- Develop approved-for-quote suppliers in coordination with program and category teams.
- Market Analysis & Risk Mitigation: Monitor global market trends and intervene to manage supply shortfalls, mitigate price adjustments, or capitalize on market opportunities.
- Technology & Innovation: Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce innovative technologies and processes that improve margins and service delivery.
- Cost Analysis & Compliance: Perform cost/price analyses to determine bid reasonableness, build negotiation strategies, and ensure all compliance documentation requirements are fully met.
- Process Improvement & Order Management: Apply continuous improvement techniques to internal processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure prompt close-out of completed orders.
- Safety & Self-Development: Maintain a safe working environment adhering to safety policies and actively participate in self-development with leadership.
Skills & Qualifications
Skills Required
- Working knowledge of developing RFQ/RFPs, contracts, financial analysis, negotiations, and Purchase Order (PO) documentation.
- Working knowledge of engineering requirements, terms, and technical blueprints.
- Proficiency in managing data, analytics, and reporting within ERP systems.
Skills Preferred
(None specified)
Experience
Experience Required
- Experience purchasing multiple commodities.
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings.
- Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Experience Preferred
- Experience in the Defense Industry.
- Familiarity with ITAR restrictions and FAR/DFAR regulations.
- Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Experience conducting supplier audits.
Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree plus 4 years of relevant work experience (or equivalent experience).
EOE Employer