Buyer III

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

The Senior Buyer (III) manages specialized and diversified procurement activities required to acquire materials and services for a high‑volume defense manufacturing environment supporting U.S. Government, international government, and commercial customers. All procurement work is executed in compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements as well as established Corporate Policies and Procedures. This hybrid role requires a mix of on‑site and remote work, with on‑site days varying based on business needs and departmental priorities.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Requires strong knowledge and application of FAR/DFAR and other federal acquisition regulations.
• Ability to analyze and ensure compliance to prime contract and program contractual, legal, technical, and quality requirements.
• Provide leadership and training to junior level teammates.
• Understanding of development and production program acquisition requirements.
• Experience developing government proposals and BOEs of moderate complexity.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on acquisition strategy and development of the requirements (i.e. Statement of Work). Generates the solicitation/ request for proposal, analyzes proposals, source selection, negotiates (contract type, price, schedule, technical elements, terms & conditions), executes official purchase order or subcontract file and required documentation including close outs.
• Manages post purchase order placement for adherence to quality, reliability, and schedule requirements.
• Interfaces with departments such as Finance or Legal as required to negotiate legal documents and (i.e. NDA, Agreements, Purchase Orders, Terms & Conditions) in accordance with company procedures.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing.
• Works directly with other functions such as contracts, program office, cross functional peers and leaders.
• Keeps abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status.
• Monitors and responds to internal and cross functional trends that indicate early risks of supply chain disruptions.
• Can work independently with minimal guidance with ability to analyze problems and report findings with recommended actions.
• Travel as required to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives on supply chain matters.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• 4+ years' purchasing or subcontracting experience with a U.S. Government military subcontractor possessing an approved procurement system (CPSR).
• 4+ years' FAR/DFAR regulated purchasing or subcontract experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• Proficiency working with MS Office Suite (Excel- pivot tables, VLOOKUP; Word; PowerPoint) and MRP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrate experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• Must be a US citizen.

Skills and Abilities

• May require ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance.
• Oracle database experience preferred
• CPIM or CPM certification preferred
• Experience managing electronic, electromechanical, and/or molded plastic component procurement.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required.
• Mentorship and Training

Travel and Physical Requirements

• Minimal travel
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 50% up to 8%.

• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Fertility and family building assistance.

• Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:

• 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off

• 4/10s

• 3/12s

• Lifestyle spending account.

• Perks at work.

• Generous employee referral program.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Accessibility

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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