Buyer III

Overview

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improvesecurity, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• A Level 3 Buyer (Senior Buyer) will buy and administer purchase orders for various V2X Programs, which may involve both foreign and domestic subcontractors. This position will execute and administer various types of Purchase Orders (POs) through close-out, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR/DFARS clauses, and customer requirements. Work on complex procurement matters in both domestic and contingency locations, and provide Program Management with contractual guidance while exercising sound ethical and professional judgment within a broadly defined best practice and written policy structure.

• Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interests of V2X Systems Corporation during all discussions and interactions with customers and suppliers. Drafts Request for Quotes, determines price reasonableness, leads negotiation efforts with suppliers, and reviews and interprets clauses, PO modifications, agreements, and other legal documents as required. Supports all internal and external audits. Operates under the functional guidance of the Supply Chain organization and the Corporate Purchasing Manual, while coordinating closely with other functional departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchasing of primarily services, and materials/supplies in support of the HQ site and programs as required. Responsible for the total procurement process – sourcing through closure of purchase order, to include thorough documentation

• Purchases a variety of services, materials, and supplies.

• Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers.

• Identifies qualified Suppliers to meet program requirements.

• Evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers, negotiate price, delivery, quality, service and Terms & Conditions.

• Follows up on all awards until completion of the order.

• Works with Accounts Payable as required, resolving issues on suppliers’ invoices.

• Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies.

• Coach Junior & mid-level Buyers in the Organization.

• Performs other projects and initiatives as assigned.

• May be required to travel on Temporary Assignments to Programs both CONUS/OCONUS in support of program and mission requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:

• BS/BA Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)

• Experience:

• Must have 6+ years of professional experience relating to Procurement, subcontracting, purchasing & contract management.

• Must have working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), contract law, purchasing policies and procedures, and the ability to meet with, work with and brief senior management personnel.

• Experience evaluating supplier bids and proposals, including adequacy of proposals subject to far 15.409 and DFARS 252.215-7009.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Other Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Ability to obtain a secret clearance

• 10%-15% Travel

• Skills:

• Good problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques, strong communicator, possesses analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to train, lead projects, direct employees.

• Customer service oriented, detail focused, pro-active behavior, multi-task capability.

• Must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.

• Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

• Desired Skills:

• Experience using SAP (Procurement functions, Business Warehouse, Business Objects)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.)

• Experience with Six Sigma and productivity improvement methods/techniques

• Technology:

• Company issued computer, printer, calculator, phone, copy/scan/fax machine and other general office equipment.

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.

• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.

• Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage

• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Retirement plan

• Wellness programs

• Paid time off, including holidays

• Learning and Development resources

• Employee assistance resources

• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.