Senior Procurement Material Buyer

Lufburrow & Co. (LufCo) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Procurement/Material Buyer to support our defense contracting operations within the DoD/federal market. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring full compliance with federal acquisition regulations, government flow-downs, and internal quality management systems. The successful candidate will act as the primary conduit between our internal customers—specifically Program Managers (PMs)—and external vendors to execute complex, high-dollar procurements of mission-critical hardware and software.

• →Procurement Management: Manage the start-to-finish procurement cycle for materials, equipment, hardware/software, and services required to support prime contracts and corporate initiatives.
• →Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities strictly adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) purchasing requirements, ITAR/EAR regulations, and other mandatory government flow-down clauses.
• →Vendor Management: Evaluate, select, and manage strategic relationships with suppliers; track vendor performance metrics aggressively to ensure alignment with program schedules.
• →Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Analyze engineering Bills of Material (BOM) to distribute Requests for Quotes (RFQs). Review and compile vendor data to feed the program's Basis of Estimates (BOE). Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions—including delivery schedules and payment terms—ensuring "Best Value" and compliant competitive sourcing practices.
• →Contractual Documentation: Prepare and execute purchase orders (POs) and modifications. Ensure immaculate documentation and order tracking for all ODCs (Other Direct Costs), material purchases, and service procurements.
• →Counterfeit Mitigation: Enforce rigorous anti-counterfeit part detection and avoidance systems in compliance with DFARS 252.246-7007.
• →Reporting & Audits: Support internal process maturation and external audits by maintaining accurate, highly organized procurement files, including but not limited to, Representations and Certifications, Data Rights Assertions, and OCI (Organizational Conflict of Interest) statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• Regulatory Mastery: Thorough understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DFARS purchasing system guidelines.
• Relationship Management: Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of acting as a proactive interface for internal Program Managers and engineering stakeholders.
• Systems Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and ERP/Material Requirements Planning (MRP) management software.

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.