Buyer II

Job Description Responsibilities: Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiates 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. Creating Purchase Orders following our internal Procurement Process as outlined in our SSP K-1030. Negotiation of pricing in accordance with FAR regulations. Ability to negotiate Terms and Conditions that are favorable. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience. Master's Degree and 1 year of experience. 4 years of related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree. 8 years of non-related exempt experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree. An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Bachelor's degree. Required PPE: Steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and ear noise protection. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): Knowledge in FAR/DFAR Clauses not mandatory but preferred. Great communications skills. Elevated Negotiation Skills. Knowledge in SAP and Microsoft products. Strong Communication Skills. Strong negotiation skills. Critical thinking skills. Education: High School diploma/equivalent is required. School must be accredited. Company Description Join Chipton-Ross, one of the nation's leading staffing firms supporting the aerospace, defense, engineering, and technology industries. #J-18808-Ljbffr