Buyer II FAR/DFAR - 1981

Buyer II FAR/DFAR 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. Candidate MUST have experience with government defense buying experience (FAR/DFAR). Job Summary This is a fully onsite/in-office role, at our headquarters in DeLeon Springs, FL. The candidate will perform 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. 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. 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 50lbs. regularly. Benefits Highlights Healthcare Medical, dental, vision, and 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 and ADandD Insurances are available. On-site wellness clinic. Paid B nefits Competitive compensation. 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8%. 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 othe