Senior Buyer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 2026. Twenty-Six Defense scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Summary:
The Senior Buyer evaluates requisitions for custom nonstandard items, confers with technical personnel on specifications and possible alternatives, determines the best sources of supply, and maintains and utilizes commodity knowledge & market conditions to reduce component pricing. Establishes preferred suppliers while setting expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from those suppliers. Works with the respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
Strong ability to lead component purchasing commodity lane to achieve scheduled results and commit to contract delivery dates
Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications, and federal acquisition regulations
Determines and develops the best sources of supply from knowledge of the supply base, product performance, and capabilities
Obtains quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule, and terms and conditions
Negotiates and drafts fixed pricing agreements with selected suppliers
Capability to manage the Twenty-Six Defense Vendor Managed Inventory Program (VMI) and control the demand signals from EPR via electronic file distribution
Manages commodity purchase order placement on time to support the Program schedule needs, as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns
Assures all specifications and regulations are provided in the purchasing agreements
Provides recommendations for orders over the dollar threshold and, after receiving approval, negotiates and awards these orders
Serves as liaison between the company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules
Actively seek the assistance of other departments to ensure fulfillment of the purchase order
Interfaces with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production
Performs in-depth price analysis utilizing commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing
Establishes preferred suppliers and initiates expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers
Works with respective team members to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release
Request assistance from interfacing departments such as Finance or Legal as required, negotiating the purchase in accordance with company and government regulations
Coordinate the resolution of supplier problems with interfacing departments
Interview supplier representatives and keep abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status
Provide leadership and training for Commodity, Specification, and Transformation Buyers
Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities
Support attainment of Process-Based Leadership Scorecard Goals
Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skills and Abilities:
Commodity Management Experience
Electromechanical or Electronic component and/or assembly experience
FAR/DFAR - strong working knowledge
Aerospace, Military, or similar industry
Demonstrate electronic/mechanical knowledge
Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor-managed inventory
Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications, and federal acquisition regulations
Oracle ERP experience
Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 to 7 years of experience
5+ years of industry experience is preferred
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