Buyer, Business

Buyer – Uncrewed Systems (UxS), HII

Location:

Pocasset, MA

$91,411.00/yr – $/yr

Requisition Number: 25932 | Required Travel: 0–10% |

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt | Anticipated Salary Range: $91,411.00 – $ | 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.

• Procure raw materials, components, tooling, equipment and purchased services.
• Plan and schedule purchases for material orders.
• Negotiate agreements with suppliers to attain acceptable quality, best price and timely deliveries.
• Understand and follow corporation policies and guidelines regarding the ethical conduct of purchasing activities.
• Maintain contact with all markets and vendors through personal contact, professional associations and trade publications.
• Prepare vendor purchase orders, enter details into computer, send emails and faxes as required.
• Issue and monitor company quotation requests for all purchasing material.
• Work within the cost reduction program aimed at lowering overall purchased goods costs.
• Maintain the vendor rating system.
• Use independent judgment and work with little to no direction.
• Maintain an Approved Supplier List based on ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Maintain the Approved Suppliers files.
• Process approved requisitions in the ERP system.
• Assist in maintaining the Obsolete and Diminishing stock process.
• Source new suppliers based on ISO 9001:2015 policies and government contract requirements.
• Manage procurement processes in compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Ensure all purchasing activities align with internal policies and procedures in support of CPSR audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 10 years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 8 years with a Master’s degree; or 14 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance.
• Experience in purchasing for government contracts (bonus).
• APICS certification (bonus).
• Costpoint ERP experience (bonus).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting a variety of customer requirements (bonus).

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

HII offers competitive benefits including best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time‑off; tuition reimbursement; and early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

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, 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. At HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth.

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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Additionally, you may call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.