Position Title: Senior BuyerLocation: Portland ORWork Arrangement: On-SitePosition SummaryThe Senior Buyer is a senior-level procurement professional responsible for leading complex purchasing and subcontracting efforts in support of multiple programs. This role is responsible for end-to-end procurement activities, requires a high level of expertise in government contracting, supplier negotiations, and supply chain risk management. The Sr. Buyer will act as a subject matter expert building sourcing strategies and ensuring procurement excellence that supports company objectives and customer requirements.
Required Duties and Responsibilities:- Manage full lifecycle procurement activities from requisition through PO closeout.
- Lead the end-to-end procurement process for high-value, complex, and critical commodities, materials, and services.
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR requirements on all procurement actions.
- Ensure proper flow-down clauses, quality requirements, and program-specific terms.
- Support sole source, single source, and competitive procurements with compliant documentation.
- Draft, negotiate, and administer purchase orders, subcontracts, and long-term agreements (LTAs).
- Conduct in-depth cost/price analysis, fact-finding, and negotiate best-value solutions.
- Act as the primary point of contact with key suppliers, resolving escalations, performance issues, and contractual disputes.
- Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with technical, schedule, and budget objectives.
- Support Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) initiatives, including supplier qualification, dual sourcing, and counterfeit parts prevention (AS5553/AS6174).
- Drive supplier performance improvements (OTD, Quality, Responsiveness) and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary.
- Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency improvements in procurement operations.
Required Skills/Qualifications:- Associate's Degree or Bachelor in Business, Supply Chain, or Technical, or other related field; or other related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, subcontracting, or supply chain management for defense, or highly regulated manufacturing.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Experience in price/cost analysis, market research, and competitive sourcing.
- ERP/MRP proficiency (e.g., NAV/Business Central, SAP, Oracle) advanced Excel/PowerPoint and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:- Professional certifications: CPSM, CPM, or APICS CSCP/CPIM.
- Experience working in an engineering environment as a support specialist for NPI.
- Experience with DCMA audits, CPSR reviews, and government customer interactions.
- Advanced knowledge of aerospace or defense procurement and supply chain risk management.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional sourcing strategies and high-value supplier negotiations.
Core Competencies / Priorities:- Compliance: Ensure full adherence to internal policies.
- Leadership: Mentor procurement staff and support department development.
- Strategic Sourcing: Build and execute long-term sourcing strategies.
- Supplier Excellence: Drive measurable improvements in OTD and quality.
- Cost Management: Deliver cost savings/avoidance, and efficiency improvements.
Education: - Associate's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Clearance Level Required: None
Export Control / ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms .
Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
Travel Required: Working Conditions:The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.
Work performed may be in a harsh climate and often in hazardous situations. While performing the duties of this position, one may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert or other environments.
Physical Demands: 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:
- Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, and lift a minimum of 35-50 lbs.
- Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
- Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Benefits:Our benefits are DZYNE'ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.
Some Final Notes The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand overtime as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting!
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Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year
