• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for steel components, ensuring engineering and quality standards are met. • Collaborate with Site Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Planning, and other departments to understand project requirements and generate purchase orders (POs) efficiently in SAP. • Maintain accurate purchase item data and planning parameters within the ERP system. • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to identify and mitigate business risks related to delivery, quality, cost, and performance. • Review and analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor consolidation, market analysis, and aligning scopes with the appropriate suppliers. • Drive supplier cost initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts. • Partner with the supplier follow-up team to track and report on expedited and late material orders; resolve material shortages and problematic parts. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Receiving, Production Planning, etc.) to resolve purchasing issues such as quality nonconformance, design changes, material scheduling, and price disputes.

• Follow up on daily purchase orders (POs) to suppliers • Obtain and track PO confirmations to ensure alignment on: • Delivery dates • Quantities • Pricing • Escalate unconfirmed or delayed responses in a timely manner • Maintain accurate documentation of supplier commitments • Proactively request and update supplier lead times • Validate and communicate any changes in lead time to Buyer Planners • Gather and confirm updated pricing from suppliers as needed • Support data accuracy in ERP system (JDE) • Support Buyer Planners in managing material shortages • Proactively follow up with suppliers on past-due or at-risk orders • Expedite purchase orders based on production priorities • Provide clear status updates on critical parts • Create, update, and maintain Kanban cards as ad-hoc • Support ad-hoc supply chain related activities • Maintain organized records of supplier communications • Assist with data cleanup, reporting, and system updates • Collaborate with Buyers, Production, and Planning teams

• Works closely with the Director of Procurement to help support the procurement department. • Distributes and executes NDCA’s for new suppliers. • Viewpoint data entry support. • Participates in Project conference calls and supplier meetings. • Distributes RFQ’s to suppliers and tracks progress. • Draft’s Purchase Orders for Major Equipment. • Draft’s Change Orders for Major Equipment and Subcontractors. • Tracks and supports all aspects of the procurement process after order execution.

Title: Buyer II FAR/DFAR Location: DeLeon Springs Job Description: Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals' tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities. Candidate MUST have experience with government defense buying experience (FAR/DFAR). Job Summary The role performs specialized and diversified procurement functions necessary to supply materials in accordance with FAR and DFAR regulations, as well as Corporate Policies and Procedures. Responsibilities include securing the lowest reasonable prices while ensuring maximum quality and on‑time delivery to support manufacturing operations. This position requires experience in high‑volume defense manufacturing and operates in a hybrid work environment, combining on‑site and remote work with on‑site days determined by business needs and departmental priorities. Responsibilities and Tasks Must have government defense buying experience. Analyze multiple requirements to satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company. Place purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required. May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems. May provide work direction to other employees in the department. Resolve Supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts. Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant. May be responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintaining inventory at appropriate level. Generally, will exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices. Prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Perform other related duties as necessary to support procurement department. FAR and DFAR regulated purchasing experience, regulatory compliance. Education, Experience, Licenses, Certifications BA/BS in related field or equivalent years of experience within field. 3+ years of experience in related discipline. FAR and DFAR regulated purchasing experience, regulatory compliance. Competency working with MS Excel. Oracle database experience preferred CPIM or CPM preferred within two years of position assignment. Skills and Abilities Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, and TQC) required. Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies. May require ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance. US Citizenship is required Travel and Physical Requirements • May require some travel • The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20lbs. Benefits Highlights Healthcare • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage. • Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections. • Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes. • Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available. • On-site wellness clinic. Paid Benefits • Competitive compensation. • 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution. • Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick). • Paid parental leave. • Adoption assistance. • Fertility and family building assistance. Additional Benefits • Flexible work schedules available based on position: o 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off o 5/8s o 4/10s o 3/12s • Lifestyle spending account. • Perks at work. • Generous employee referral program. • Tuition reimbursement. • Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Accessibility Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com Disclaimer: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. #LI-PC1