Buyer (Procurement Analyst 3) 26624

Requisition Number: 26624

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $69,105.00 - $85,000.00

Security Clearance: None

Level of Experience: Senior

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Summary:

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a motivated Buyer to support critical procurement activities across multiple high-impact programs. You'll work closely with engineers, program managers, and suppliers to ensure materials are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. If you're energized by solving challenges, driving results, and contributing to meaningful national-security missions, this role offers the perfect blend of impact and opportunity. A remote schedule is authorized.

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What You Will Do:

• Execute procurement of materials and services, including price evaluation, availability assessment, and delivery scheduling
• Develop, negotiate, and administer purchase orders and agreements of significant dollar value, risk, and complexity in accordance with procurement policies and customer requirements
• Prepare solicitations and RFQs, support proposal efforts, conduct price and cost analyses, and negotiate pricing and contractual terms
• Analyze supplier proposals for terms and conditions, FAR/DFAR flow-downs, pricing, schedules, and technical compliance with specifications or statements of work
• Partner with program staff to ensure procurement activities align with performance, schedule, and compliance requirements
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop business solutions for complex or nonstandard agreements
• Collaborate regularly with procurement staff, functional teams, suppliers, and internal customers
• Represent Procurement in discussions with program management on a variety of acquisition matters
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on risk identification, mitigation strategies, and procurement best practices
• Track requisitions and purchase orders through completion, ensuring timely follow-up and issue resolution
• Prepare and distribute purchase orders to suppliers and originating departments
• Negotiate and resolve supplier issues including damage claims, rejections, returns, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering change orders
• Work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple complex projects simultaneously

What We're Looking For:

• 6 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; or 4 years with a master's degree; or 10 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma/equivalent
• Strong understanding of procurement operations
• Experience managing tight deadlines in a low-volume, high-mix, fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to succeed with minimal direction
• Ability to:
  
  • Work both independently and collaboratively
  • Manage, track, and report on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Influence without authority
  • Collect, manage, and analyze data
  • Conduct detailed organizational-level analysis and communicate findings to both individual contributors and executives
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong drive to take action, collaborate, and deliver results

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of experience with FAR/DFAR implementation and CPSR-compliant purchasing systems
• Costpoint experience

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.