Senior Buyer-Commodity Professional
Saab•East Syracuse, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Saab, Inc. is hiring a Senior Buyer-Commodity Professional as we expand our team to support multiple business areas across North America. In this role, you will contribute to defense, security, and manufacturing programs by improving operational efficiency and managing the company’s supplier base.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline (B.S. in Supply Chain Management preferred) with 5+ years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to work onsite in East Syracuse, NY.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Understanding of procurement processes and material requirements planning (MRP).
- Ability to work in a team environment, manage multiple priorities, and support concurrent demands from internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, if needed.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in contracts, legal, procurement, or supply chain-related roles.
- Experience with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) procurement and contracts, including familiarity with FAR/DFARS and related government contracting processes.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
- Utilize appropriate business tools and computer systems effectively.
- Apply problem-solving and analytical thinking skills to support procurement activities.
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers.
- Request, obtain, and evaluate supplier quotations.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery, and contract terms and conditions.
- Apply FAR and DFARS processes and procedures, with the ability to identify and support process improvements.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Coordinate and process supplier RMAs (Return Material Authorizations).
- Manage supplier relationships and performance.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with suppliers and internal teams.
- Analyze cost and pricing factors for both pre-award and post-award procurement actions.
- Support and drive supply chain process improvements aligned with best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Materials, and Finance to close open purchase orders.
- Coordinate with suppliers to obtain product and service information, including pricing, availability, and delivery updates, and support expediting activities as needed.
- Prepare, maintain, and manage purchasing documentation and correspondence in accordance with company procedures and compliance requirements.
- Negotiate NDAs, Terms and conditions, and related agreements.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
