Senior Procurement Material Buyer

Overview

Position Title: Senior Procurement Material Buyer

Location: Aberdeen, MD; Hybrid possible based on tasking, responsibilities, and work product

Reports To: Director of Business Operations

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance preferred (able to process, US citizenship is a must)

Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Education:

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

Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 years of direct material buying and procurement experience exclusively within the defense industry.
• Prior experience supporting government-awarded, multi-phase programs spanning both rapid prototyping and full-rate production.
• Prior experience working with or improving an organization's internal procurement processes, policies, and procedures with the ultimate goal of transitioning toward an approved DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) framework.
• Mentoring and Management experience.
  

Skills:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers 

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

LufCo Employees: This position does not qualify for a referral bonus.  For more information, visit the Employee Portal.