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Its flagship munition, Anthem, combines heavy payload and long range at a fraction of the cost of comparable legacy systems, with production volumes designed to meet the demands of prolonged conflict. Designed as an end-to-end weapon system that is simple to store, transport, and field, Anthem is produced in the United States, Germany, and Israel. For more information, visit covenant.com\nTHE ROLE\nWe are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to support the launch and long-term growth of our Grand Prairie, TX manufacturing facility. This individual will play a critical role in building and managing the supply chain required to support high-rate production of advanced defense systems. You will be responsible for sourcing production equipment, manufacturing materials, and strategic suppliers while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery objectives are consistently achieved.\nAs a key member of the Operations organization, you will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to ensure materials and equipment are available to meet production schedules. This is a hands-on role requiring strong supplier management, commercial negotiation, and procurement expertise within a fast-paced defense manufacturing environment.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\nLead procurement activities for production equipment, tooling, raw materials, and operational supplies supporting the Grand Prairie, TX facility.\nSource, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers capable of meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives.\nManage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection and purchase order issuance through delivery and supplier performance management.\nBuild and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers across U.S.\nConduct supplier visits, audits, and business reviews to evaluate manufacturing capability, quality systems, and delivery performance.\nCoordinate logistics, import/export activities, and delivery schedules to support production milestones.\nReceive and inspect incoming deliveries to verify quantity, quality, and 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