Buyer II

Job Summary:


* Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services.


* Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiations price, delivery, quality and service.


* Follows up on all awards until completion of order.


* Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.


* Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.

Responsibilities and Tasks:


* To Manage Subcontracts and provide direction/guidance for the Purchasing Department.


* Assist Buyers in determining priorities for materials and services in support of US Government and Commercial customers.


* To create Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of Programs in response to customer requirements.


* Represents the Company in negotiations


* Places calls or Releases against Subcontracts and tracks performance against Prime Contracts.


* Reviews System for receipt of units.

Once found places the order, enters the Purchase Order (PO), prints a hardcopy, and ensures the Acknowledgements.


* Supports Programs and Operations with Prices, Sources, and turn around time as needed to further and increase the business base.


* Performs all the duties of a Buyer as needed to support the Company.


* Maintains all documentation to support Subcontracts and current status on units being repaired at Subcontracts.

Education, Experience & License or Certification:


* Bachelor's degree is preferred


* 1-3 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required


* Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position): ESD Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities:


* To understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and have the ability to differentiate between FARS and the acquisition of commercial items.


* Also, an understanding of the electronic commerce.


* Knowledge of the Standards of Conduct expected - Procurement integrity, Ethics, and Improper Business Practices.


* The ability to understand the needs and methods to qualify a Supplier.


* The ability to conduct and document market research.


* The mastery of simplified acquisition procedures.


* The ability to put together a solicitation using the Uniform Contract Format.


* The ability to use the processes and techniques to analysis cost and pricing data submitted.


* To possess the knowledge of the different types of contracts and when to use them.

#LI-HA1 Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:



* Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off


* Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future


* Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts


* Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&...