Buyer III

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES•Plainview, NY

10d

About The Position

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe. We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions. Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team! Why Work For Us We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond. The Buyer III performs complex purchasing procedures in the acquisition of goods and services. This position manages a range of buying and contracting projects, guides the work efforts of other staff members, and serves as a liaison between the Procurement department and internal and external customers.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of experience in a related field.
Related Field of Study (Bachelor's degree)
Applicable experience in lieu of a Degree may be considered.

Responsibilities

Correspond with vendors concerning a range of issues including price changes, contract adjustments, terminations, and item values
Draft contracts and negotiates terms of contracts with vendors to ensure that goods and services are procured at the best value and within regulations
Oversee contract administration; consult with internal customers regarding contract implementation, extension, renewal, re-negotiation, or termination; serve as subject matter expert for departments on best practices of procurement procedures
Conduct analysis of the quality and performance of goods and services; and perform cost/benefit and life cycle costing and commodity standardization studies
Resolve disputes between vendors and departments that may arise regarding a range of issues including quality of goods, delivery schedules, and other contract provisions
Present information, explain rules and procedures; delegate assignments to other personnel when necessary
Respond to complex requests and guide lower-level staff in addressing routine requests
Consult with internal customers to determine goods and service needs and priorities while developing timelines and conduct acquisitions in compliance with procurement policy