Buyer Analyst

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13619500 Job Description Job Title: Buyer Analyst Reports To: Program Manager Department: Weapon Systems Support Location: Rockford, IL FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: This position is responsible for independently negotiating and maintaining best pricing for new items and for recurring items within designated contracts. This position will provide technical review of parts and drawings and maintain database for on-going technical data updates from customer. In addition, this position will maintain a sufficient supplier base per item to meet contact specifications. Essential Functions: This job description is not meant to exhaustively encompass all potential job responsibilities that will be expected of an employee, but rather an overview of the main responsibilities associated with this position. Other duties may be assigned with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to permit those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Cultivates relationships with tiered suppliers for the contract. Maintains effective annual cost and lead time for contract. Maintains at least three suppliers where possible based on contract quality requirements in EnterpriseOne system. Establishes tiered supplier data base per item. Current NSN pricing entered by price expiration dates. Manage through the Gateway system and EnterpriseOne Management tools as well as other NSN supplier data based tools. Number of NSNs in Supplier Address book with proper information for tier availability. Manages and troubleshoots FAT testing and other quality test procedures with the suppliers for NSN-based contracts. Manages technical data pertaining to NSNs listed in contract. Provides assistance to Buyer/Expeditor and suppliers regarding drawing and POT data requirements. Maintains day-to-day stock needs according to the customer contract. Works alongside Client Support Representatives (CSRs) on commercial CONUS & OCNOUS RFQs for the TWV department. Oversees team resolution of contract non-conformance issues. Works with the team to address non-conformances to resolution and notifies appropriate CSR of any quality issues so appropriate action and resolution can be implemented. Initiates and maintains blanket purchase order agreements for contract with suppliers based on negotiated results from supplier quotes. Coordinates with suppliers to confirm NSN pricing and lead time on a weekly basis and maintains each in EnterpriseOne database. Assists with special pricing projects such as market baskets for Business Development proposals. Creates and maintains work instructions and process maps for the Buyer Analyst role. Hours of Operation This position generally operates Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Based on need, this position may occasionally exceed these hours. Travel Requirements No travel requirements for this position exist Supervisory Responsibility: None Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements: any combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree in a business or purchasing related field. Minimum Work Experience: Five (5) years of purchasing experience. Emphasis in automotive purchasing preferred. Five (5) years experience working within an automated procurement system Two (2) years experience working with government contracts preferred Skill Requirements: Proven cost savings record when negotiating Proven ability to meet deadlines Strong attention to detail Proven ability to work diligently to accomplish goals and meet a target. Proven ability to read and interpret technical data and drawings. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal PC proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) Proficiency using JDEdwards EnterpriseOne Software highly preferred. Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. This individual in this position will be required to regularly communicate with internal and external customers to answer/ask inquiries, negotiate with suppliers, and perform other job related tasks. Must be able to exchange information clearly and accurately in all situations. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at workstation the