Buyer 3 (Procurement Analyst) - 260893

Huntington Ingalls Industries•Pocasset, MA

39d

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software. HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. HII Unmanned Systems is seeking an experienced Buyer to come join our team here in Pocasset, MA! As our new Buyer you will be responsible for the following: Procures, sources and negotiates the buying of machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.

Requirements

6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a goverment clearance #LI-MH1

Nice To Haves

Experience in purchasing for Government contracts.
APICS Certification
Costpoint ERP experience
Purchasing in a manaufacturing environment
Commodity management

Responsibilities

Procures raw materials, components, tooling, equipment and purchased services.
Plans and schedules purchases for material orders.
Negotiates agreements with suppliers to attain acceptable quality, best price and timely deliveries for the company.
Understands and follows the corporation policies and guidelines regarding the ethical conduct of purchasing activities.
Maintains contact with all markets and vendors from which the company procures goods or services through personal contact, professional associations and trade publications.
Prepares vendor purchase orders, enters into computer and emails as required.
Issues and monitors company quotation requests for all material to be purchased.
Works within the cost reduction program aimed at lowering overall purchased goods costs.
Uses good independent judgment and works with little to no direction.
Processes approved requisitions in the ERP system.
Sources new suppliers based on policies and procedures for ISO 9001:2015 and government contract requirements.
Manage procurement processes in compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations.
Ensuring all purchasing activities align with internal Policies and Procedures in support of CPSR audits.
Other duties as assigned.