Buyer I

Description

Position Summary

Blue Ops, a wholly owned subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill an immediate position for a fulltime Buyer Level 1. Blue Ops is a rapidly growing company focused on creating world-class design and development of high-quality, innovative Unmanned Service Vessels (USV’s) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations.

The Buyer will report to the Materials Manager and will be responsible for assisting purchasing functions, supporting engineering and manufacturing teams, and contributing to timely material planning and delivery.

The successful candidate must possess exceptional technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. They should demonstrate keen attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a proven track record of effectively managing priorities. Adaptability and sound judgment are essential qualities for navigating evolving projects and product requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in placing purchase orders for materials, components, and services under the direction of senior staff.

• Assess supplier quotes, lead times, and basic sourcing options to support cost-effective procurement.

• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and finance to ensure procurement aligns with production and prototype timelines.

• Track order status and support follow-ups with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

• Coordinate with warehouse and receiving to confirm receipt and resolve discrepancies.

• Support documentation and file maintenance in accordance with quality and audit standards.

• Contribute to weekly material readiness reviews for key builds

• Learn and grow in procurement systems, processes, and compliance frameworks.

• PR review & approval routing, convert PR—PO

• Open PO management (dates, qty, confirmation)

• Contact suppliers for updates, ASN’s, certs, expedite decision making, supplier meetings

• Vendor OTIF and scorecards, consolidate sourcing strategy

• Cost negotiation/price updates, supplier audits, annual pricing agreements

• DMR/RTV supplier communication

Required Qualifications

• 3 – 5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or logistics

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to evolving priorities.

• Forecasting techniques or demand planning processes.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, D365, etc.)

• Skilled in SOP creation or contributing to process documentation.

• Working knowledge of Arena PLM or similar product lifecycle management tools.

• Willingness to grow into roles involving supplier relationship management or project-based procurement.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.

• Capacity to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

• Ability to move around the office or warehouse environment as needed.

• Visual acuity to read and interpret documents, including electronic screens and printed materials.

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and perform tasks such as typing and writing.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues and external partners.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing work environments and responsibilities.

Background Check

• This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

E-Verify

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Compensation: Salary plus generous annual equity package and potential