Buyer

Kratos Defense

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

To procure all materials and services used in the manufacture of Gichner Shelter Systems product.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Solicits price quotations of goods and services for both bids and buys.
Negotiates pricing and delivery to specific budgets and terms.
Prepares and places purchase orders and follows-up to ensure timely delivery in order to meet demand for products.
Reviews and analyzes requirements to maintain inventory control and achieve lowest total cost.
Monitors small and disadvantaged business goals to achieve targets.
Maintains Part Master database.
Investigates and resolves discrepant receipts and invoices.
Researches and interviews potential suppliers.
Monitors price and lead-time trends.
Supplier relations (partnerships, forecasts, e-signals, consignment arrangements, etc.).
Selects and approves new suppliers (approved supplier list.).
Processes returns and rejections and monitors supplier corrective action as required.
Quote support to Sales department.
Representative for job kickoff meetings as required.
Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of Gichner's product lines and policies.
Working knowledge and application of standard concepts, practices and procedures (ex.: MRP, Safety stock, JIT).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

4-year college/university degree, or equivalent experience.
2 to 5 years' manufacturing purchasing experience.
Working towards professional association certification (NAPM, APICS, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Office environment.
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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