Buyer I - Houston, TX
About The Position
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. V2X is seeking a procurement professional to join the Modernization & Sustainment Acquisition team. TheBuyer I is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, awarding, documenting, and managing suppliers for both material and service-based requirements. In this role, the person will be responsible for placing requirements on purchase order in the most efficient and compliant manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
- A minimum of 0-2 years of directly related government or industrial purchasing or subcontracting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
- Ability to balance workload by multi-tasking
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior procurement experience
- Experience using SAP (Procurement functions, Business Warehouse, Business Objects)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, Macros, etc.)
- Experience with Six Sigma and productivity improvement
Responsibilities
- Identify qualified suppliers for program requirements
- RFQ (request for quote) activities
- Analyze supplier quotes and make sourcing decisions
- Supplier negotiations on price, lead times and terms & conditions
- Manage open purchase orders and supply base to ensure products arrive on time based on contractual date
- Post-award ownership in accordance with company directives and work instructions
- Assist with AP invoice related inquiries and resolution activities
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off, including holidays
- Learning and Development resources
- Employee assistance resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
