Buyer IV (Senior)

V2X•Springfield, MO

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 $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)
Must have 10+ years' of professional experience relating to Procurement, subcontracting, purchasing & contract management with minimum of two (2) years' experience with government purchasing.
At least four (4) years' experience related to domestic purchasing and/or subcontracts.
Thorough working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS.
US citizenship, required.
Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Capable of using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Be able to identify complex problems and review relevant information to determine options and implement solutions.
Business/Supply Chain & Logistics Acumen: Working knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and material management processes.
Experience in establishing strategic relationships with key suppliers who provide materials and services to the US Navy, Air Force, or government customers and are aligned to the company’s needs.
Demonstrates the highest degree of safeguarding confidential, employee and business data to include company proprietary data.
Proven ability to work with numbers and data.
Well-organized with an attention to detail.
Operate effectively in a high-paced and sometimes challenging environment.
Ability to manage strategic sourcing initiatives and achieve cost savings.
Business Partner/Effective Communicator: Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively.
Able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities.
Keen sense of prioritization with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex, and scaling environment.
Collaboration and Teamwork/Influence: Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and retains constructive working relationships within the group.
Global vision. Culturally sensitive. Ability to work with diverse cultures and teams.
Proficiency with SAP software to report and place purchase orders, plans and requests.
Proficient in the use of computers and computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Certification by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Purchases a variety of complex or technical services, materials, and supplies.
Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers.
Purchases the necessary quantities and services at the most economical cost and for delivery at the location specified on the purchase requisition.
Requests quotes from existing and new vendors, and negotiates prices and other terms and conditions.
Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers.
Responsible for the total procurement process - sourcing through closure of purchase order, to include documentation.
Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, negotiates price, delivery, quality and service, in compliance with Vectrus internal controls, purchasing policies and procedures and quality standards.
Selects the best value to support company goals and requirements.
Where no approved supplier base exists, engages in sourcing vendors, which typically involves surveying product literature, vendor and distributor information financial analysis and cost comparisons.
Multi-task and coordinate with the Program Office and various departments as required.
Follows up on all awards until completion of order.
Researches and resolves Accounts Payable, delivery, receiving, engineering and material planning problems.
Works with Accounts Payable as required resolving issues on suppliers’ invoices.
Reviews proposals, and selects and recommends vendors.
Negotiates prices and terms and conditions of purchase contracts that involve materials or services that may be characterized as complex, or to specified military or customer standards.
Follows up on purchase orders placed and verifies delivery.
Maintains all necessary purchasing records, as required, including files and logs for purchase orders, requisitions, receiving reports and quotations.
Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies.
Maintains professional competence by attending purchasing seminars and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) meetings.
Performs other duties, such as assisting the Small Business Liason Officer (SBLO), as required.
Leads projects as required.
Provides training to other buyers as required.
May provide work leadership for lower level employees.
Performs daily functions with no supervision.