Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. The Senior Buyer serves as an integral member of the Procurement department within Draper's Supply Chain organization. Supply Chain strives to provide both its internal and external customers with solution oriented leadership and guidance and is focused on achieving the strategic objectives of the organization while balancing risk and regulatory compliance. This position is focused on the procurement of all commodity areas including all aspects of U.Government, commercial, and international purchases in accordance with Draper and U.Government (FAR/DFARS) procurement policies, procedures and regulations.

Manages heavy requisition workload to procure a variety of commodities and services.

Participates in strategic department initiatives and assists in training and performs presentations to the procurement team and to the company.

Develops new supplier sources where vendors are inadequate, obtains proposals/quotations and examines bids to include price and/or cost analysis in accordance with Government FAR/DFARS requirements.

Researches new vendor financial viability through Dunn & Bradstreet and vendor’s financial statement.

Negotiates purchase orders including price/cost and coordinates negotiations of terms and conditions with the internal legal team and the Business Area Lead if necessary.

Government audits and Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR).

Prepares purchasing packages for review by management and coordinates to obtain required signatures.

Government and commercial requirements, contract terms and conditions, addresses legal issues, and determines financial risk as they relate to procurement.

Thorough familiarity MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of ERP systems, PeopleSoft preferred.

Bachelor's degree in business or related field of study is required. Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.