Employment Opportunities
Buyer III
Position Summary/Relocation Benefits
Buyer III uses professional negotiation to achieve lowest prices of commodities or major subcontract items.
Duties and Responsibilities
Execute/Generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of commodities or major subcontract items. Facilitate and manage any supplier issues (i.e. cost, quality, delivery, customer service). Manage all aspects of supplier including A/P hold. Initiate and follow through on any supplier changes (Engineering Change Notices). Lead negotiations and apply knowledge of commercial contract law and guidelines, practices and requirements to assess, plan and negotiate best terms and conditions and to minimize risk. Establish and maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements.
Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas, and provide this information as necessary. Track and report cost savings or avoidances. Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements and related procurement records.
Basic Qualifications
MS Office and ERP system experience. 5 - 7 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment. Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints. Strong knowledge of all laws and regulations governing procurement and contracts and exhibits strong negotiating ability, excellent analytical and problem solving skills, good written and verbal communication and an urgent sense of customer service. Demonstrated negotiation skills and knowledge of price and cost analysis.
Additional Desirable Skills and Knowledge
Tactical hands-on experience buying direct material in a manufacturing environment required.
Proven track record of negotiating cost savings required.
Experience outsourcing fabrication processes (sheet metal, welding, machining, painting and metal finishing) strongly preferred.
Steel, copper and aluminum coil, sheet and tube buying experience preferred.
CPM or CPSM certification preferred.
Experience in DoD or other government contracting desired.
International sourcing experience desired.
DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and commercial technology areas.
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employ@marlocoil.com
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