Description

Responsibilities

VSE is looking for dynamic, highly motivated Project Buyers for our Operations Business Unit. As an essential part of our Materials team, the Project Buyer will contribute to successful execution of customer projects across dynamic timelines. Leveraging strong collaboration skills, this role is critical in understanding our materials needs as well as enhancing strategic decision making

Activities:

As a member of our Operations Business Unit, you will:

• Spearhead project-specific purchasing initiatives including but not limited to: new supplier identification, pricing and lead time negotiation, RFQ’s and first-time purchases
• Collaborate with team members to navigate dynamic timelines and special requirements
• Analyze, understand, and present supply chain trends including historical usage, forecasts, client trends and designated inventory
• Advocate for project needs with a customer-focused perspective, utilizing VSE backlog
• Engage with cross-functional stake holders (including commodity buyers, planners, and project coordinators) to identify priorities, drive internal processes, and improve timelines
• Manage project-specific shortage conversations and play a key role in expediting as well as in supplier relations and material escalation
• Drive conversations with internal teams to identify and solve material obsolescence, quality or availability issues (including but not limited to: Engineering, Receiving, Quality)
• Present project updates on critical checkpoints and recommended actions to Business Unit Managers and Materials Management Team on a regular basis
• Identify improvement opportunities in internal planning and procurement processes

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in project management, purchasing, production planning or similar operational role with strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Solid working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, and Microsoft Suite
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including excellent written and verbal language skills
• Confidence in navigating dynamic timelines and multiple priorities
• High School Diploma (Bachelor’s or advanced degree a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of contract manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or a combination of the two
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on strategic projects
• Drive for self, organizational and process improvement
• High-energy, self-motivated and attentive to detail