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ThayerMahan is a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance and monitoring, headquartered in Groton, CT. The company operates in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space, providing innovative maritime surveillance systems and expertise to government, industry, and academic customers.
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for procurement of services, material, equipment, and related items for ThayerMahan. This role manages the end-to-end procurement process, including receiving quotes and requisition forms, creating Purchase Orders (POs) and Professional Service Agreements (PSAs), and ensuring timely execution. The Senior Buyer will handle multiple POs simultaneously while maintaining detailed internal documentation to ensure visibility and communication across departments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and routing POs and PSAs for internal review and external signatures
- Managing 10+ concurrent PO requisition forms with continuous support
- Engaging directly with AP, Finance, and Project teams on document statuses, project codes, and quote information
- Participating in short- and long-term planning and budgetary development to support strategic business goals
- Negotiating favorable terms and conditions with vendors and communicating outcomes to the General Counsel team
- Implementing process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
- Managing documentation control and ensuring all required seller documents are entered into ThayerMahan systems
- Assisting in vendor engagement for quotes and estimates
- Reporting to the Director of Procurement and Logistics while collaborating across multiple teams
The ideal candidate is a creative, strategic leader who is detail-oriented, well-organized, and confident in procurement knowledge. Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—are essential, as is the ability to negotiate confidently with domestic and international vendors. The role requires understanding of contractual and legal terminology and familiarity with how ThayerMahan operates and the products and projects it manages.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or Business Administration
- Minimum 5 years of experience in subcontract management or similar roles demonstrating understanding of supply chain management, subcontract/PO/PSA negotiations, and legal terminology
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
- Ability to work efficiently in a hybrid environment
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
- US Citizenship required due to US Government contracts
Preferred qualifications include experience with government subcontracts and knowledge of FARS and DFARS, basic understanding of Incoterms, and knowledge of the maritime industry, particularly vessels and offshore capabilities.
