Buyer II

Job Title

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

• 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.
• Create Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of programs in response to customer requirements.
• Represent the company in negotiations.
• Place calls or releases against subcontracts and track performance against prime contracts.
• Review systems for receipt of units. Once found, place the order, enter the purchase order (PO), print a hardcopy, and ensure the acknowledgements.
• Support programs and operations with prices, sources, and turnaround time as needed to further and increase the business base.
• Perform all the duties of a buyer as needed to support the company.
• Maintain all documentation to support subcontracts and current status on units being repaired at subcontracts.

Knowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience)

• Bachelor's degree with 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Associate's degree with 4 to 6 years of experience.
• Training pre-requisites (within one year of taking position): ESD, safety training, as dictated by the safety department.

Skills and Abilities

• Understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and 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 analyze cost and pricing data submitted.
• To possess the knowledge of the different types of contracts and when to use them.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future.
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic life insurance and additional life & AD&D insurances are available.
• Flexible vacation & PTO.
• Paid parental leave.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and more.
• Voluntary Tricare supplement available for military retirees.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.