Buyer III - 2006

Buyer III Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications - 4+ years purchasing or subcontracting experience with a U.S. Government military subcontractor possessing an approved procurement system (CPSR). - 4+ years FAR/DFAR regulated purchasing or subcontract experience. - Bachelors degree or equivalent education and work experience. - Proficiency working with MS Office Suite (Excel- pivot tables, VLOOKUP; Word; PowerPoint) and MRP/ERP systems. - Demonstrate experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies. - Must be a US citizen. Responsibilities and Tasks - Requires strong knowledge and application of FAR/DFAR and other federal acquisition regulations. - Ability to analyze and ensure compliance to prime contract and program contractual, legal, technical, and quality requirements. - Provide leadership and training to junior level teammates. - Understanding of development and production program acquisition requirements. - Experience developing government proposals and BOEs of moderate complexity. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders on acquisition strategy and development of the requirements (i.e. Statement of Work). Generates the solicitation/ request for proposal, analyzes proposals, source selection, negotiates (contract type, price, schedule, technical elements, terms and conditions), executes official purchase order or subcontract file and required documentation including close outs. - Manages post purchase order placement for adherence to quality, reliability, and schedule requirements. - Interfaces with departments such as Finance or Legal as required to negotiate legal documents and (i.e. NDA, Agreements, Purchase Orders, Terms and Conditions) in accordance with company procedures. - Effectively communicates verbally and in writing. - Works directly with other functions such as contracts, program office, cross functional peers and leaders. - Keeps abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status. - Monitors and responds to internal and cross functional trends that indicate early risks of supply chain disruptions. - Can work independently with minimal guidance with ability to analyze problems and report findings with recommended actions. - Travel as required to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives on supply chain matters. - Other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Skills and Abilities - May require ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance. - Oracle database experience preferred - CPIM or CPM certification preferred - Experience managing electronic, electromechanical, and/or molded plastic component procurement. - Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, TQC, and CRP) required. - Mentorship and Training Travel and Physical Requirements - Minimal 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. - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This jo operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Benefits Highlights Healthcare Robust medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage. Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections. Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes. []{style="fo "}