Buyer III (Indirect/Non-production)

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

Perform specialized or diversified procurement functions required supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing.

• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process for indirect categories, including facilities services, construction projects, IT equipment/software, and administrative support contracts.
• Apply expert knowledge of FAR/DFAR, and other federal acquisition requirements to ensure full compliance in all procurement activities.
• Analyze multiple requirements to satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
• Place purchase orders as needed while monitoring supplier performance for adherence to quality, schedule, and cost commitments; resolve issues to avoid operational disruptions.
• Draft and issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate supplier proposals, lead negotiations (terms, pricing schedules, and technical requirements), and award purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Partner with internal teams (Facilities, IT, Finance, HR, Operations, Legal, Contracts) to define requirements, create Statements of Work, and develop acquisitions strategies.
• Generally, will exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices and maintain complete and auditable procurement files in accordance with CPSR and company standards.
• Prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Perform other related duties as necessary to support procurement department.
• Safety: Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, proper personal protective equipment is utilized.
• Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.
• Provide guidance to junior buyers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes.
• May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems. May provide work direction to other employees in the department.
• May be responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintaining inventory at appropriate level.

• 7+ years' purchasing or subcontracting experience with a U.S. Government Military subcontractor possessing an approved procurement system (CPSR).
• 7+ years' FAR/DFAR regulated purchasing or subcontract experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Competency working with MS Office Suite (Excel- pivot tables, VLOOKUP; Word; PowerPoint) and MRP/ERP systems.
• FAR and DFAR regulated purchasing experience, regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• US Citizenship is required

• 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

• None

• 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.

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Discounted health premiums available through qualified wellness participation.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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