Buyer II

Elbit America•Ladson, SC

32d

About The Position

Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance, and delivery.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree with 2 to 4 years of experience OR an associate’s degree with 4 to 6 years of experience.
ESD Safety Training, as dictated by the Safety Department (Within One Year of Taking Position).
Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and the ability to differentiate between FARS and the acquisition of commercial items.
Understanding of electronic commerce.
Knowledge of the Standards of Conduct expected - Procurement integrity, Ethics, and Improper Business Practices.
Ability to understand the needs and methods to qualify a Supplier.
Ability to conduct and document market research.
Mastery of simplified acquisition procedures.
Ability to put together a solicitation using the Uniform Contract Format.
Ability to use the processes and techniques to analyze cost and pricing data submitted.
Knowledge of the different types of contracts and when to use them.

Responsibilities

Manage Subcontracts and provide direction/guidance for the Purchasing Department.
Assist Buyers in determining priorities for materials and services in support of US Government and Commercial customers.
Create Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of Programs in response to customer requirements.
Represent the Company in negotiations.
Place calls or Releases against Subcontracts and track performance against Prime Contracts.
Review the system for receipt of units.
Once found, place the order, enter the Purchase Order (PO), print a hardcopy, and ensure the Acknowledgements.
Support Programs and Operations with Prices, Sources, and turnaround time as needed to further increase the business base.
Perform all the duties of a Buyer as needed to support the Company.
Maintain all documentation to support Subcontracts and the current status of units being repaired at Subcontracts.