Senior Buyer

Responsibilities Develop subcontract specifications, work statements and terms and conditions for the procurement of specific specialized commodities, prepare bid packages, conduct bidder's conferences, analyze, and evaluate proposals. Negotiate complex subcontract provisions, including elements of cost negotiations. Develop new suppliers, write awards, and administer subsequent subcontracts. Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or changes to subcontracts. Assist in the development of subcontract policies and procedures. Maintain effective liaison with suppliers/subcontractors and necessary company operating departments as to progress of materials, anticipated delivery schedules, etc. Visit national and/or international supplier facilities as necessary. Use automated information systems to produce and track purchase orders and related documentation. Ensure appropriate documentation is available to provide adequate support for government audit. Identify problem areas/issues; recommend and/or take corrective action. Make presentations to company management as required. May assign and direct the work of subordinate procurement personnel in department. Assist supervision in periodic performance evaluation of personnel assigned train subordinate members of the department as necessary. Qualifications Education: Broad knowledge of a specialized field such as procurement or contracts administration. Requires ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, etc. Good oral and written communication skills. Bachelor's degree in a business or related field necessary. Experience: 7 to 10 years experience in a related field to qualify. Kaman is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Kaman and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Notice Requirement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaman Aerospace Corporation