Buyer 4 - 25932

Requisition Number: 25932

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $91,411.00 - $130,588.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.

HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

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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Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done right!!

HII Unmanned Systems is seeking an experienced Buyer to come join our team here in Pocasset, MA! As our new Buyer you will be responsible for the following:

• Procures raw materials, components, tooling, equipment and purchased services.
• Plans and schedules purchases for material orders.
• Negotiates agreements with suppliers to attain acceptable quality, best price and timely deliveries for the company.
• Understands and follows the corporation policies and guidelines regarding the ethical conduct of purchasing activities.
• Maintains contact with all markets and vendors from which the company procures goods or services through personal contact, professional associations and trade publications.
• Prepares vendor purchase orders, enters into computer and emails and faxes as required.
• Issues and monitors company quotation requests for all material to be purchased.
• Works within the cost reduction program aimed at lowering overall purchased goods costs.
• Maintains the vendor rating system.
• Uses good independent judgment and works with little to no direction.
• Maintains an Approved Supplier List based on requirements of ISO 9001: 2015.
• Maintains the Approved Suppliers files.
• Processes approved requisitions in the ERP system.
• Assists in maintaining the Obsolete and Diminishing stock process.
• Sources new suppliers based on policies and procedures for ISO 9001:2015 and government contract requirements.
• Manage procurement processes in compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Ensuring all purchasing activities align with internal policies and procedures in support of CPSR audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will be doing!!

Procures, sources and negotiates the buying of machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records. Must be able to prepare compliant request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.

What we are looking for...

• 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance #LI-MH1

Bonus Points for...

• Experience in purchasing for Government contracts.
• APICS Certification
• Costpoint ERP experience
• Expereience in a manufacturing environment supporting a variety of customer requirements

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
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.