Senior Buyer & Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job overview

The Senior Buyer & Strategic Sourcing Specialist role is onsite at Shift5’s headquarters in Rosslyn, Virginia; the listing identifies Arlington, VA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Shift5’s procurement and supply chain operations as the company scales. This specialist owns purchasing and strategic sourcing from requisition through delivery, working across technical and business teams to secure materials at appropriate cost, quality, and timing. The role also anticipates supply risks, strengthens supplier performance and documentation, and improves procurement processes and predictability.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for hardware, components, materials, and operational needs
• source, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage suppliers
• lead RFP and RFQ processes
• manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, expedites, and supplier follow-up
• coordinate material needs with Engineering, Program, and Production teams
• support new product introductions
• identify supply constraints, obsolescence, and vendor risks
• monitor inventory and supply chain metrics
• maintain supplier approvals and documentation
• support supplier quality and compliance
• improve procurement workflows, reporting, and processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior buyer

strategic sourcing

shift5

arlington va

rosslyn virginia

procurement

supply chain

supplier management

purchase orders

rfp

rfq

supplier quality

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or related experience and notes technical components, electronics, hardware, or manufactured-goods purchasing experience.

About the employer

Shift5 is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.