Buyer-Commodity Professional

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Buyer-Commodity Professional to join our growing team and support the management of supply chain processes. This role will serve as a key contributor to operational efficiency and the ongoing development of Saab's supplier base.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline (B.S. in Supply Chain Management preferred), with 2+ years of related experience.
Must be able to work on-site at our East Syracuse, New York location.
Understanding of Supply Chain processes and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
Exposure to Government contracting, including FAR/DFAR and key business processes.
Strong attention to detail, with organizational, communication, and negotiation skills necessary to function effectively in a team environment.
Ability to review, interpret, negotiate, and redline NDAs, terms and conditions, and other contractual agreements.
Ability to prepare and administer routine correspondence and purchasing-related documentation.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Material Handling, and Finance to close out open purchase orders.
Ability to coordinate with suppliers to obtain product or service information, including pricing, availability, and delivery schedules, and to expedite or facilitate deliveries.
Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain purchasing records and files documenting purchasing performance and compliance.
Ability to develop knowledge of domestic and global commodity expertise within assigned categories.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, manage multiple tasks, remain self-motivated, and support concurrent requirements for internal and external customers.
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, if required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with Department of Defense (DoD) procurements and contracts.
Prior work experience in Legal, Contracts, Procurement, or a Supply Chain-related field.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Utilize appropriate tools and computer systems effectively.
Apply strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
Identify and qualify potential suppliers.
Conduct negotiations, including but not limited to price, delivery, and terms and conditions.
Review, interpret, and apply contractual terms and conditions while identifying and resolving contractual risks and requirements.
Demonstrate a basic ability to interpret technical drawings.
Request, obtain, and evaluate quotes.
Coordinate RMA (Return Material Authorization) requests with suppliers.
Effectively manage supplier relationships.
Coordinate the resolution of invoice discrepancies.
Analyze cost and price factors for pre-award and post-award purchasing activities.
Maintain an understanding of FAR and DFAR flow-down requirements.
Apply a best practices approach to drive Supply Chain process improvements.