Job Title: Buyer II

What We Do:

Digital Force Technologies (DFT) is a defense technology provider with a 20-year history of developing and fielding advanced sensor systems, force protection solutions, and tactical surveillance products. DFT’s extensive history of innovation, in-house expertise, and robust network of technology partners allows DFT to rapidly addresses critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agency requirements. DFT’s engineering team is a diverse and skilled group, determined to develop advanced technical solutions. DFT offers a unique chance to develop and work with modern technologies while delivering impact and seeing products grow from concept to reality. DFT is a results driven culture focused on innovation, creativity, and growth. If you have a passion for solving complex problems, making an immediate impact on a dynamic, and fast moving, product development team, we’d love to hear from you!

What We Need:

The Buyer II is responsible for purchasing all materials, inventory, components, parts, supplies and services. This position will manage vendor accounts and process orders to ensure quality, timeliness, and fair price. The ideal candidate will be flexible in a fast-pace environment and will build positive relationships with both internal and external customers.

What You’ll Do:

• Recommend improvements and implement processes using industry best practices.
• Analyzes inventory levels for purchasing decisions.
• Work collaboratively with engineers to assure material requirements are understood and can be met.
• Purchase Bill of Material from ERP Reports and forecast.
• Complete day-to-day purchases for research/design projects, supplies, etc.
• Research and review vendors to create price, quality and delivery options for purchases.
• Look ahead and discern procurement needs using BOM and demand.
• Reduce cost through identifying cost reduction opportunities with vendors.
• Maintain database of current vendor info and pricing.
• Contact vendors to establish favorable terms and lines of credit.
• Prepare purchase orders and complete data entry into Microsoft Business Central.
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure materials received versus materials ordered.
• Expedite deliveries from suppliers as necessary.
• Review requisitions, purchase orders, packing slips and other documentation as necessary to ensure accuracy.
• Confer with staff and vendors to determine corrective action for defective and inaccurate shipments.
• Assist with material kitting, staging, planning as necessary.
• Other duties and job tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or other related area of study and/ or 3-4 years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, or client services.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Previous experience working with ERP tools.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professionalism: Accepts responsibility for own actions; reacts well under pressure; approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Communication: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; includes active listening and appropriate tones.
• Ethics: Upholds organizational values; works with integrity; treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others.
• Teamwork: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes constructive feedback; contributes to building a positive team environment.
• Judgment: Considers all relevant information in order to take the most appropriate action; includes costs, quality, and planning analysis.
• Adaptability: Flexible with changes in systems and processes and willing to provide input as well as be receptive to suggestions.

What We Offer:

DFT offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K w/ company match, life insurance, short term disability, 3 weeks PTO, 13 company holidays, and much more. In addition, DFT provides a company culture that encourages:

• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Employee engagement
• Motivation

Salary Range - $70,000- $95,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

If you are looking for a dynamic place to work where your contribution makes a difference in supporting the mission, DFT is the right company for you.

EEOC Statement - DFT is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92121: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person