SMX is seeking a skilled Lead Buyer in the Kapolei HI area to provide buying support for our C5ISR clients. The ideal candidate will compile, award, and execute purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services within policy guidelines in a dynamic contractual environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Obtains materials, supplies, equipment, and services of a complex nature from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
- Contacts suppliers, obtains quotations, examines bids, makes awards, places orders, and expedites delivery.
- Negotiates terms and price with subcontractors.
- Follows up on all awards until completion of order.
- Negotiates and settles with vendors regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, overages, cancellations, and other changes.
- Primary liaison between employees or customer personnel and suppliers to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Provides guidance to less experienced Buyers.
- May lead a small team of Buyers on large programs or subsets of major or strategically important programs by coordinating procurement activities and keeping procurement management apprised of any performance issues or concerns with Buyers.
- May review files of peers for compliance with Smartronix procedures.
- Communicates with internal stakeholders about procurement requirements.
- Reviews non-competitive justifications for sufficiency.
- Prepares price analyses using other than adequate price competition.
- Prepares procurement files compliant with SMX procedures.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline plus 8 or more years of directly related experience in a Federal Government contracting environment. In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 10 years applicable work experience.
- Experience working in an approved purchasing system (CPSR) environment.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborate environment.
- Experience with processing non-competitive procurements.
- Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel; Costpoint experience a plus.
Due to contractual requirements, must be a US Citizen
Application Deadline: November 29, 2025
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$110,300—$183,800 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans.
Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.
SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements.
Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
