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DZYNE Technologies · 17 hours ago

Senior Buyer

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

8+ years exp

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense, developing advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions. The Senior Buyer will manage full lifecycle procurement activities, ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements and driving supplier performance improvements.

DronesHardwareInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage full lifecycle procurement activities from requisition through PO closeout

Lead the end-to-end procurement process for high-value, complex, and critical commodities, materials, and services

Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, AS9100, and CPSR requirements on all procurement actions

Ensure proper flow-down clauses, quality requirements, and program-specific terms

Support sole source, single source, and competitive procurements with compliant documentation

Maintain complete CPSR audit-ready procurement files

Support DCMA audits, CPSR reviews, and internal compliance initiatives

Draft, negotiate, and administer purchase orders, subcontracts, and long-term agreements (LTAs)

Conduct in-depth cost/price analysis, fact-finding, and negotiate best-value solutions

Act as the primary point of contact with key suppliers, resolving escalations, performance issues, and contractual disputes

Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with technical, schedule, and budget objectives

Support Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) initiatives, including supplier qualification, dual sourcing, and counterfeit parts prevention (AS5553/AS6174)

Drive supplier performance improvements (OTD, Quality, Responsiveness) and ensure corrective actions are implemented when necessary

Lower-level buyers and support process improvements across Procurement

Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, and efficiency improvements in procurement operations

Qualification

Government contractingCPSR complianceSupplier negotiationsSupply chain managementERP/MRP proficiencyCost/price analysisProfessional certificationsCommunicationOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, subcontracting, or supply chain management for aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing

Proven track record in government contracting, including FAR/DFARS compliance and CPSR audit preparation

Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills

Experience in price/cost analysis, market research, and competitive sourcing

ERP/MRP proficiency (e.g., NAV_Business Central, SAP, Oracle) advanced Excel/PowerPoint and analytical skills

Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills