Shift5 is the Operational Intelligence platform for America’s defense and transportation systems, transforming untapped operational technology into actionable insights that enable peak performance and cyber resilience. Backed by Insight.
About the role
Shift5 is looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Senior Buyer & Strategic Sourcing Specialist to help manage and scale our procurement and supply chain operations. This role will own day-to-day purchasing and strategic sourcing while partnering closely with Engineering, Hardware, Manufacturing, Finance, and Program teams to ensure critical materials and components are sourced at the right cost, quality, and time.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related function
- Experience purchasing technical components, electronics, hardware, or manufactured goods
- Strong supplier management and negotiation experience across pricing, lead times, commercial terms, and performance
- Experience working with BOMs, purchase orders, inventory, and ERP/MRP or procurement systems
- Ability to understand technical requirements and partner effectively with Engineering and Production teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
More about this role
Shift5 is looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Senior Buyer & Strategic Sourcing Specialist to help manage and scale our procurement and supply chain operations.
This role will own day-to-day purchasing and strategic sourcing while partnering closely with Engineering, Hardware, Manufacturing, Finance, and Program teams to ensure critical materials and components are sourced at the right cost, quality, and time.
You’ll be responsible for anticipating supply risks, building strong supplier relationships, negotiating commercial terms, and bringing greater structure and predictability to procurement as Shift5 continues to scale. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands both the tactical and strategic sides of supply chain and thrives in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
- Own the end-to-end purchasing process for hardware, components, materials, and other operational needs from requisition through delivery.
- Source, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage suppliers to optimize cost, quality, lead times, and availability.
- Lead RFP and RFQ processes for strategic sourcing, major components, and contract manufacturing.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment...
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