Commodity Buyer

Strategic Management Solutions.•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones. SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran SMSI, LLC is seeking a Commodity Buyer who will support our client, Sparton. This position will be based in our Oak Ridge, TN office. and will be responsible for purchasing commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) material, and other electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation commodities to support Sparton production programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to acquisition strategies, prequalification of suppliers, bidder list development, issuance of solicitation, quote and proposal reviews, negotiations, blanket order releases, and purchase order awards in accordance with customer Approved Purchasing System (Oracle). In addition to the pre-award activities, the Buyer II shall be responsible for post-award activities, including but not limited to coordination with Engineering, Project Management, Quality Inspectors, and Production Resources in the resolution of Purchase Order issues.

Requirements

5 years of previous procurement experience with a government agency.
Possess effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, with internal and external customers at various levels.
Experience with manufacturing procurements preferred.
Competency working with all Microsoft Office products.
May require travel.
Ability to read and understand Bill of Materials requirements and quantity take-offs from Engineering issued drawings is highly desirable.
DOD experience highly preferred.
U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering, or extensive knowledge and experience in Supply Chain for specialty equipment and associated commodities for Government projects.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Responsibilities

Evaluation of technical requirements prepared by Engineering to ensure the most appropriate method of accomplishment is utilized to acquire engineered equipment and associated commodities.
Assists Project Planning and Project Sourcing to ensure all commercial and technical requirements are followed.
Coordination with other project functions (e.g., Production, Planning, Finance, Insurance) to ensure project requirements are achieved.
Development and maintenance of bidders’ lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups.
Issuance of Request for Quotes (RFQ) and RFQ amendments.
Commercial evaluation of proposals, including determination of price reasonableness in accordance with FAR and DFAR requirements as well as Customer Policy and Procedures.
Preparation of negotiation plans and associated negotiations with suppliers.
Extensive understanding of FAR/DFAR Parts and clauses.
Comprehensive understanding of commercial terms and conditions and coordination and resolution of exceptions to terms and conditions with customer General Counsel, as applicable.
Acting as the primary point of contact for resolution of all Purchase Order issues, whether commercial or technical related.
Resolve Supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts.
Assists in developing other Buyers and collaboratively working with all project team members to achieve overall project goals.
May be responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintaining inventory at appropriate level.
Understanding of MRP Oracle systems.
Ability to produce and maintain several contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, as well as issuance of standard Purchase Order, Blanket Agreements, and Indefinite Deliveries/Indefinite Quantity type agreements.