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For nearly 50 years, we’ve been a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, outdoor adventurers, and innovators who push the limits. \n\nWith a global presence that includes 11 offices, 4 manufacturing facilities, and 4 custom case centers, we create high-performance protective solutions that ensure our customers can focus on what matters most. Whether it’s transporting critical medical supplies, securing mission-essential equipment, or keeping expedition gear safe, Pelican products are Built to Protect to Equip for the Mission. \n\nAt Pelican, your work has a real-world impact. You’ll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn’t an option. If you’re ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most. \n\nWhat You'll Do:\nAs a Buyer III, you'll play a key role in supporting our manufacturing operations by ensuring the right materials and supplies are available when needed. You'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing and contracts, develop purchasing strategies, and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.\nYou'll also work closely with Engineering, Product Development, and Manufacturing teams to support production requirements, evaluate new suppliers, and strengthen our supply chain.\nManage purchasing activities for materials and supplies supporting monthly production requirements, with an annual purchasing spend of approximately $5 million to $10 million.\nReview approved purchase requisitions and ERP requirements to issue purchase orders and maintain material availability.\nDevelop and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).\nWork with suppliers to improve on-time delivery, resolve past-due orders, and address quality concerns.\nNegotiate supplier pricing, contracts, and purchasing terms to support cost savings and business objectives.\nEvaluate suppliers and recommend sourcing decisions based on pricing, quality, delivery, and operational requirements.\nLead new supplier qualification activities in accordance with established ISO procedures.\nDevelop and execute commodity strategies and purchasing plans that support production and long-term business needs.\nMonitor inventory levels, coordinate supplier shipments, and identify potential material shortages or supply risks.\nMaintain accurate purchasing and material master data within ERP systems, including import and export information.\nPartner with Product Development and Engineering to evaluate and approve new suppliers, materials, and products.\nAnalyze purchasing trends, material costs, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.\nRecommend improvements to purchasing procedures, inventory management, and material planning processes.\nProvide guidance, training, and mentorship to other Buyers as needed.\nPerform additional duties as assigned.\nWhat We’re Looking For: \nMinimum of 5–7 years of purchasing, procurement, or sourcing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong knowledge of purchasing procedures, supplier management, and procurement practices within manufacturing operations.\nExperience negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, and purchasing terms.\nAbility to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications, and product requirements.\nExperience managing supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and cost.\nUnderstanding of inventory management, material planning, and production purchasing requirements.\nExperience working with ERP systems to manage purchase orders, material information, and purchasing activities.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate costs, supplier performance, and purchasing trends.\nAbility to manage multiple purchasing priorities while meeting production schedules and business requirements.\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.\nAbility to work independently, make sound purchasing decisions, and collaborate across departments.\nAdditional Information: \nExperience developing commodity strategies and strategic sourcing plans.\nFamiliarity with ISO supplier qualification procedures and manufacturing quality requirements.\nExperience supporting new product development and supplier selection.\nExperience managing purchasing portfolios with significant annual spend.\nExperience mentoring or providing guidance to junior Buyers.\nKnowledge of domestic and international purchasing, including import and export requirements.\n\nWhat’s In It For You: \nJoin a company that truly values its employees! We offer a relaxed and casual work environment, a strong commitment to giving back to communities, and a focus on employee satisfaction. With regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations, we ensure that your voice is heard and your growth is supported.\nCompetitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay / extra vacation purchase opportunities\nRelocation assistance available for qualified candidates\n401(k) with immediate company match\nComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage\nHealth Savings Account Contribution\nWellness Discount Program\nGlobal Mental Wellness Program\nQuarterly Employee Celebration Days\nPeer-to-Peer Recognition Program\nService Recognition Program\nEmployee Referral Program\nEmployee discounts on Pelican products and gear\nCareer growth opportunities across Engineering, Operations, and Product Development\nWork on products trusted by military personnel, first responders, industrial professionals, and explorers around the world\nCollaborate with experienced engineers and manufacturing teams while influencing products from concept through production\nEstablished global brand offering premium products you'll be proud to support\nAnd more...","description_format":"text","description_chars":6194,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Growth opportunities","Relocation assistance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Precision Engineering","Safety & Protective Equipment"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-13T20:55:40Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":35,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-14T05:46:06Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/peli-buyer-iii-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/peli-buyer-iii-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-14T05:46:06Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":9761,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-15T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2074848},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2074848"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fpeli-buyer-iii-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"free","price":{"credits":0,"usd":0},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fpeli-buyer-iii-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fpeli-buyer-iii-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/peli-buyer-iii-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fpeli-buyer-iii-2"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4282855}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"peli.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4282855},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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