Buyer (Autonomous Maritime Systems)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; onsite

Company

Saronic Technologies develops autonomous and intelligent maritime platforms, including autonomous surface vessels for the Department of Defense.

What you will do

• Manage supplier relationships and monitor quality, cost, delivery, and performance.
• Identify, evaluate, select, and diversify suppliers for production materials.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, terms, and conditions.
• Analyze costs, benchmark suppliers, manage inventory, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify supply-chain risks, develop mitigation strategies, and support continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics while improving procurement processes and maintaining compliance with defense regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement and supplier management; defense or maritime industry experience is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with procurement software and tools.
• Ability to work onsite in Austin, Texas.
• For U.S.-based roles, access to export-controlled information requires U.S. Person status, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or certain protected asylee or refugee status.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with government procurement regulations such as FAR and DFAR.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for stated plans.
• Paid time off, holidays, and maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match and stock options.
• Life and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus discounted pet insurance.
• Free lunch, drinks, and snacks in the office.
• Role involves extended desk and computer work, occasional office movement, and occasional lifting of items up to 20 pounds.