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Ravelin Defense Inc.
WI
Summary
Manage the procurement of materials and services while ensuring strict compliance with government regulations and DCMA requirements. Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance to ensure cost-effectiveness and on-time delivery for defense applications.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Green Bay - Green Bay, WI, Salary Range: $84000.00 - $105000.00Salary, Job Shift: Day, Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced BUYER IIII to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with government purchasing, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) requirements, and a proven ability to navigate the complexities of federal contracts. This role is critical in ensuring compliance, managing supplier relationships, and supporting our mission of providing high-quality products for defense applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the procurement of materials, components, and services, ensuring compliance with government regulations and contract requirements.
Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and timelines.
Ensure adherence to DCMA requirements, including accurate record-keeping, reporting, and audits.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal value.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards.
Maintain thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other applicable regulations.
Develop and execute cost-reduction strategies while maintaining quality and compliance.
Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management.
Assignment of Functions or Duties:
Manage all material requirements, provide accurate updates to stakeholders and during shortage meetings, and assist Customer program teams with any supplier related issues related to assigned suppliers, material commodities, and services.
Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders for direct and indirect procurements to support production requirements and schedule.
Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQ) or Requests for Proposal (RFP) and evaluate responses in support of manufacturing, FAR/DFARS compliance, and supplier viability to contract award.
Negotiate price, quality, delivery and other terms and conditions with supply base.
Process and document all procurement actions in accordance with state and federal statutes and accounting policy and procedures.
Investigate and resolve receiving and supplier payment issues as necessary.
Work closely with Quality and Manufacturing Engineers to evaluate supplier quality, capabilities, and reliability.
Review Buyer procurement packages for accuracy and FAR/DFARS compliance to include documented single/sole source justification, fair and reasonable price determinations, and pre-award debarment and suspension clearance and certification.
Create commodity strategies to reduce cost and supplier lead times, improve quality and reliability, and increase manufacturing productivity.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, specifically in a government contracting environment.
Hands-on experience with DCMA requirements, including audits and compliance processes are a must.
Proficiency in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent certification preferred.
Ravelin Defense was formed through the union of ArmorWorks Enterprises and Fox Valley Metal Tech — two established defense manufacturers whose complementary capabilities now operate under a single identity to deliver integrated survivability and precision manufacturing solutions that no single-discipline supplier can match.
ArmorWorks built three decades of trust as a developer of advanced armor systems, crew protection, and blast-mitigation solutions across land, sea, air, and infrastructure platforms for the U.S. military and its global partners.
Fox Valley Metal Tech brought AS9100D-certified precision metal fabrication and structural manufacturing to the Navy's most consequential shipbuilding and naval weapons programs, including the Columbia-class submarine, Ford-class carrier, and Arleigh Burke destroyer.
Together, Ravelin Defense offers something the market has not previously had access to in a single supplier: survivability expertise and advanced manufacturing precision across every domain where the modern warfighter operates.
What Sets Us Apart
Ravelin Defense operates as a scalable prime — delivering the engineering depth, manufacturing scale, and program management rigor of a large prime, with the responsiveness and agility of a dedicated specialist. Design, engineering, manufacturing, and operational integrations support mission-critical solutions across the full program lifecycle.
Large enough to deliver. Focused enough to care.
Our Mission
To protect and enable warfighters and global partners by delivering mission-critical survivability solutions through innovative products and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chandler, Arizona
Ravelin Defense was formed through the union of ArmorWorks Enterprises and Fox Valley Metal Tech — two established defense manufacturers whose complementary capabilities now operate under a single identity to deliver integrated survivability and precision manufacturing solutions that no single-discipline supplier can match.
ArmorWorks built three decades of trust as a developer of advanced armor systems, crew protection, and blast-mitigation solutions across land, sea, air, and infrastructure platforms for the U.S. military and its global partners.
Fox Valley Metal Tech brought AS9100D-certified precision metal fabrication and structural manufacturing to the Navy's most consequential shipbuilding and naval weapons programs, including the Columbia-class submarine, Ford-class carrier, and Arleigh Burke destroyer.
Together, Ravelin Defense offers something the market has not previously had access to in a single supplier: survivability expertise and advanced manufacturing precision across every domain where the modern warfighter operates.
What Sets Us Apart
Ravelin Defense operates as a scalable prime — delivering the engineering depth, manufacturing scale, and program management rigor of a large prime, with the responsiveness and agility of a dedicated specialist. Design, engineering, manufacturing, and operational integrations support mission-critical solutions across the full program lifecycle.
Large enough to deliver. Focused enough to care.
Our Mission
To protect and enable warfighters and global partners by delivering mission-critical survivability solutions through innovative products and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Chandler, Arizona