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Buyer 3 - Machined Parts
full-time•Austin
About this role
<p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p>
<p>Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a cutting-edge defense startup, founded by two former Navy electrical engineers with a proven track record in robotics and software. We are developing a small, autonomous gun turret that employs advanced computer vision and control systems to precisely target and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions. Our innovative approach requires overcoming significant technical challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic environment for experienced engineers.</p>
<p>With an engineering-first culture, ACS values technical excellence and innovation. Backed by our founders' successful exits from two previous ventures acquired for a combined $180M in 2022, we are committed to ensuring that the groundbreaking technologies we develop will have a real-world impact.</p>
<p><strong>Position Overview</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0">We are seeking a <strong>Buyer</strong> responsible for sourcing, procurement, and supplier management to support the production and delivery of autonomous turrets for the DoD. Your role will involve </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0">identifying</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0"> reliable machined parts suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0">timely</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0"> delivery of materials while </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0">maintaining</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0"> the highest quality standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0">cutting-edge</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW245456036 BCX0"> technology and strengthen national defense capabilities.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW245456036 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW166291034 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166291034 BCX0">Supplier Management: Build and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166291034 BCX0">maintain</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166291034 BCX0"> strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW166291034 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW142056556 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142056556 BCX0">Sourcing: </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142056556 BCX0">Identify</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142056556 BCX0">, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142056556 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142056556 BCX0">Continuously seeking new suppliers to ensure a diversified supply base</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW142056556 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW138466639 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW138466639 BCX0">Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost-effective agreements while </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW138466639 BCX0">maintaining</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW138466639 BCX0"> quality standards</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW138466639 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW187058807 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187058807 BCX0">Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187058807 BCX0">identify</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW187058807 BCX0"> cost-saving opportunities and improve cost efficiency within the supply chain</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW187058807 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW133047612 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133047612 BCX0">Risk Management: Proactively </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133047612 BCX0">identify</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW133047612 BCX0"> potential supply chain risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring continuity of supply</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW133047612 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW21138760 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW21138760 BCX0">Compliance: Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to government regulations and industry standards, especially those related to defense contracts</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW21138760 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW200199241 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200199241 BCX0">Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200199241 BCX0">logistics</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW200199241 BCX0">, to ensure alignment and support project goals and timelines</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW200199241 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="TextRun SCXW34061184 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34061184 BCX0">Continuous Improvement: </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34061184 BCX0">Identify</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW34061184 BCX0"> and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the procurement and supply chain processes</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW34061184 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You'll Need:</span></strong></p>
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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW91183308 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW91183308 BCX0">Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91183308 BCX0">, Business, a related field</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW91183308 BCX0"> or equivalent work experience</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW91183308 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW91183308 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW53336297 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW53336297 BCX0">Experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW53336297 BCX0">machined parts, machine shops, or related field </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW53336297 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW91183308 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW171735139 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW171735139 BCX0">Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW171735139 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW91183308 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW84456041 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84456041 BCX0">Familiarity with government procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR) is a plus</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW84456041 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span class="EOP SCXW91183308 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW253800555 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW253800555 BCX0">Proficiency</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW253800555 BCX0"> in procurement software and tools</span></span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW253800555 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span class="EOP SCXW253800555 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">Physical Demands:</span></strong></p>
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<li><span class="TextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0">Occasional standing and walking within the office.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="EOP SCXW253800555 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW126059073 BCX0">Manual dexterity to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW126059073 BCX0">operate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW126059073 BCX0"> a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="EOP SCXW253800555 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW14734547 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW14734547 BCX0">Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW14734547 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="EOP SCXW253800555 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW241182819 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW241182819 BCX0">Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW241182819 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="EOP SCXW253800555 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW128953653 BCX0"><span class="TextRun SCXW5304496 BCX0" lang="EN" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW5304496 BCX0">Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages). </span></span></span></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW5304496 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>ACS Equity Package</li>
<li>Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Paid Time Off</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems 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.</em></p>
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What you'll do
- The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, procurement, and supplier management to support the production of autonomous turrets. This includes building relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
About Allen Control Systems
Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a robotics defense company purpose-built to deliver advanced robotic capabilities to fill modernization demands across the defense industry and national security communities.
We've developed proprietary advanced hardware and software robotic weapon stations, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, that enable any legacy or modern weapon system to achieve precise aiming and impact.
We're headquartered in Austin, TX, with an office in Alexandria, VA. If you're passionate about our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
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What does a Buyer 3 - Machined Parts do at Allen Control Systems?
As a Buyer 3 - Machined Parts at Allen Control Systems, you will: the Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, procurement, and supplier management to support the production of autonomous turrets. This includes building relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials..
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