Senior Buyer

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Senior Buyer

Apollo Professional Solutions

Radford, VA 24143

Pay Rate: $47.49/Hr.

Posted 11/05/2026

Job ID: 77846

Job Description

Senior Buyer

Radford Va

Contract to Hire - 1st Shift, 9/80

Hours: 8am - 5pm

Pay Rate: $47.49/Hr.

REQUIREMENTS: Senior Buyer • Working knowledge with developing RFQ/RFP, contracts, preparing financial analysis, negotiations, and PO documentation

• Working knowledge of engineering requirements, terms, and blueprints
• Ability to manage data, analytics, and reporting in ERP, Experience with purchasing multiple commodities
• Experience with purchasing multiple commodities
• Experience with reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel),
• Bachelors Degree and 4 years' work experience or equivalent experience JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Buyer This Senior Buyer role will support the Spares purchases for Radford Facilities
• In charge of identifying, qualifying, and onboarding global suppliers with consideration of achieving the sector offset targets and other business objectives
• Demonstrate technical capability in order to communicate effectively with design / component engineering on quality improvement topics and cost reduction / design change opportunities both internally and within the supply base
• Exhibit good interpersonal skills in order to grow supplier relationships in order to support our business needs
• Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce new and innovative technologies and processes to improve margins and service delivery
• Monitor and evaluate global markets trends, intervene to manage/mitigate the impact of supply shortfalls or price adjustments, or market opportunities
• Responsible for leading and implementing long-term strategic projects and executing long-term strategic supplier agreements
• Drives strategic initiatives, manages and fully executes the RFQ process, analyzes supplier bids and makes sourcing decisions
• Development of suppliers approved for quote while collaborating with program and category teams
• Enhance and strengthen supplier relationships
• Further the development and implementation of long-term strategic projects and engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with commodity managers, tactical buyers and other integrated supply chain areas
• Ability to analyze forecasted data and suppliers' bids
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduction of cost
• Ensure appropriate cost or price analysis is performed to determine the reasonableness of the supplier's bid or to develop a negotiation position to ensure that all compliance documentation requirements are met
• Responsible for the prompt close-out of completed orders
• Responsible for total supplier performance throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies
• Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Senior Buyer • Experience in the Defense Industry Experience in ITAR restrictions and FAR/DFAR requirements
• Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Experience in Supplier audits

Meet Your Recruiter

Dhairya Bhardwaj

About Radford, VA

Ready to take your career to the next level in Radford, Virginia? Explore our job opportunities and unlock your potential in this charming and vibrant region nestled in the picturesque Appalachian Mountains. Radford boasts a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, offering a welcoming community, stunning natural beauty at Bisset Park along the New River, and cultural attractions like the Radford Theatre. Indulge in local delicacies like classic Southern comfort food at Macados or catch a show at the nearby Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg to experience the thriving arts scene. Embrace the opportunity for professional growth and an enriching lifestyle by considering Radford for your next career move!

Salary Notes: The compensation listed reflects the good-faith rate currently anticipated for this position and may be adjusted, where permitted by law, based on business needs, applicable qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement: Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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