Senior Buyer

Company Overview

At Hexagon US Federal we provide cutting-edge technologies and a wide range of professional services to enable our customers to make smarter and faster operational decisions and improve mission effectiveness.

Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon Corporation exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government and its partners. 

As a Buyer you will be expected to collaborate with the Engineering and Management staff in Hexagon’s Integrated Products Division (IPD) to evaluate suppliers, developing purchasing plans, and liaise with accounting for the sourcing of RFQs, competitive pricing, and release of purchase orders.  This is a dynamic opportunity in which a talented buyer with engineering product lifecycle management knowledge can thrive as an embedded team member working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the integrated systems arena. We are seeking a highly motivated, trained, and talented buyer to support advanced technology programs from the research and development phase to full productization.

This position requires onsite support and daily collaboration with our Integrated Products Division at our Huntsville, AL facility.

• Enjoy creating solicitations, supporting proposals, conducting price and cost analysis, negotiating price/cost and price/cost-related terms and other subcontract provision ensuring consistency with client requirements and procurement policies/procedures under supervisor guidance. Procurement of higher complexity and risk, involving complex supplier negotiations.
• Providing materials support by considering the price, quality, availability, and reliability of suppliers while coordinating and scheduling material purchase orders based on MRP output and evaluation of reports and supplier responses to RFQs. Processing requisitions, return merchandise orders, arranging transport of goods, and issuing Purchase Orders while keeping management updated on the status of orders and ensuring products are delivered on time and meet standards. Occasional travel to supplier’s facilities for evaluation of quality workflow processes, supplier production pipeline capabilities, or pre-bid visit for qualifying suppliers during our selection process.  

• Minimum of 5 years of experience purchasing for production programs supplying US Government clients. Prior experience buying tangible goods is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Good oral and written communication skills and strong customer service mentality.
• Ability to multi-task and strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Familiarity with general counterfeit policies in relations to vendor source selection
• Deltek Cost Point Materials Purchasing, Purchasing Planning, and Vendor Management experience preferred.
• Supply Chain Procurement Certification required or achieved within six months of hiring: Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certification for Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Institute for Supply Management certification for Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Experience with Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Experience with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) preferred

The ideal candidate will have previously served as buyer with proven experience and a minimum of five years purchasing products, goods, and services for an integrated production team.

Believe it can be done.

Begin with the end state in mind.

Remain Open to Other Perspectives.

Leverage your strengths for team success.

What we will provide in return:

·       Competitive health care plans with savings accounts

·       Dental and vision plans

·       401k with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match

·       Life and disability insurance

·       Learning Management System with robust offerings

·       Tuition Reimbursement Program

·         Paid Time Off

·       13 paid holidays per year

·       Thrive Wellness Program

·       DE&I Committee with regular educational sessions and communications

·       Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options

At Hexagon US Federal, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We are pleased to offer a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Program: this employee-led program offers monthly speakers, newsletters, training, outreach and more as well as VALOR (Veterans and Allies: Leadership, Outreach, Resources): our veterans’ employee resource group.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, ability and more. If you need accommodations to make our process more accessible to you, please email us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to meet you!

Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.