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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\nJob Summary\nThe Buyer independently manages purchasing activities for assigned materials, commodities, suppliers, and services to support production and business requirements. Conducts sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and purchasing analysis to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and inventory performance. Works cross-functionally to resolve supply issues, mitigate risk, and support continuous improvement within the Supply Chain organization.\nPrimary Duties and Responsibilities\nIndependently manages purchase orders and material requirements for assigned suppliers, commodities, or product categories.\nReviews production requirements, inventory levels, lead times, and demand to ensure material availability and support appropriate inventory levels.\nConducts sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, bid comparisons, and supplier recommendations based on cost, quality, delivery, capability, and business requirements.\nNegotiates pricing, lead times, delivery terms, minimum order quantities, and other commercial terms within assigned authority.\nMonitors supplier performance and works with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, cost, capacity, and service issues.\nIdentifies potential material shortages and supply disruptions and coordinates recovery or mitigation actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.\nInvestigates and resolves purchasing, inventory, invoice, receiving, and supplier-related discrepancies.\nPartners with Production Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to support production requirements, new products, engineering changes, and business priorities.\nIdentifies opportunities for cost savings, inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, and supplier performance improvement.\nMaintains accurate purchasing data, supplier information, pricing, lead times, and documentation within the ERP system.\nSupports supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives within the Supply Chain organization.\nEnsures purchasing activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, ethical business practices, and ISO requirements.\nActively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Safety, Environment and Quality\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nMinimum 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.\nDemonstrated experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, material requirements, and sourcing activities.\nWorking knowledge of supplier negotiations, RFQs, cost analysis, inventory management, and supplier performance.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.\nAbility to independently prioritize multiple assignments and resolve purchasing and supply-related issues.\nEffective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nExperience using ERP/MRP systems.\nMust be eligible to receive information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).\n\n Physical Requirements and Working Conditions\nWhile performing the essential functions of this position, the employee will occasionally be required to perform standard physical activities such as standing, walking, sitting, and using hands and fingers to operate or handle objects.\nThe employee may also be required to perform non-standard physical activities including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.\nThe employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally in accordance with job requirements.\n\nWhat’s In It For You: \nJoin a company that truly values its employees! 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