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Combat Vehicles Commodity Buyer

BAE Systems

York, PAFull-time$61–104K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$61–104K/yr
Location
York, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Combat Vehicles Commodity Buyer supports vehicle production by executing material support requirements that meet contractual specifications. The role prepares and issues RFQs, identifies and selects suppliers, conducts supplier reviews, and monitors supplier quality, delivery, and overall performance. It also supports order closeout and compliance with company and government requirements. The posting lists education and experience pathways, with prior purchasing experience and Oracle or MRP/ERP experience preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DiscretionIndependent JudgmentOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsNegotiationComputer UseDecision-MakingResearchPresentation SkillsRelationship BuildingPurchasingOracleMRP/ERP SystemsIFAR/DFAR

Qualifications

High School + 6 Years, Associate + 4 Years, Bachelor's + 2 Years or ExperiencePurchasing Assistant or Buyer ExperienceDefense Contractor Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

Aids in the day-to-day execution of material support requirements to meet all contractual specifications for vehicle production support.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and issues Request for Quote (RFQ). Incorporates technical, quality, contractual and schedule requirements properly into RFQ.

  • Complies with internal company and government requirements through documentation per LOB processes.

  • Identifies suppliers, including Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD), Women Owned Business (WOB), Hub-Zone, Veteran, and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.

  • Selects suppliers, including application of appropriate level of cost/price/technical analysis performed, in accordance with OG/LOB policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.

  • Analyzes work direction to administrative support personnel as needed. Participates on commodity teams.

  • Initiates necessary management reviews and audits with suppliers. Travel as required to monitor total supplier management.

  • Responsible for the prompt closeout of completed orders.

  • Responsible for total supplier quality and delivery performance at the best value.

  • Responsible for total supplier performance throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services.

  • Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.

  • Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.

  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

  • Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.

  • Ability to use computers to prepare appropriate reports and documents.

  • Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

  • Ability to develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills.

  • Ability to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with internal and external customers.

  • 6 years with High school diploma

  • 4 Years with an Associates degree

  • 2 Years with a Bachelors degree

  • Work experience considered instead of formal education

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Prefer prior experience as a Purchasing Assistant or Buyer with relevant applications in a defense contractor environment

  • Experience using Oracle or an MRP/ERP system

  • Experience/Knowledge of IFAR/DFAR

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $61278 - $104173

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Combat Vehicles Commodity Buyer

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,205 open Buyer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$61–104K/yr
  • US median$75–102K/yr532 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $83K, is 6% below the US median midpoint ($88K) — in the middle half of Buyer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 61 open Buyer jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,205 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Buyer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (885 postings).
Education
366 of the 1,205 open Buyer jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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