Senior Buyer (CCA)
About The Position
The Senior Buyer generates and executes CPSR-compliant purchase orders based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids, and other documents related to purchasing commodities or major subcontract items. The role is part of the Supply Chain career area within the Naval Electronics business unit and may be based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, or Largo, Florida, with remote or hybrid telework. The position follows a 9/80 schedule; relocation is not available. The Senior Buyer manages supplier relationships and issues, leads negotiations, and maintains procurement records. The role requires experience in purchasing, understanding of military specifications and blueprints, knowledge of procurement and contract-related laws, price and cost analysis, and strong negotiating skills. Experience procuring Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and managing electronics manufacturing suppliers is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Five years of experience in purchasing.
- Ability to understand military specifications and read blueprints.
- Ability to understand and comply with laws pertaining to procurement and contracts, including breach of contract.
- Knowledge and use of price and cost analysis.
- Strong negotiating skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience procuring Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and managing electronics manufacturing suppliers is preferred but not required.
- Candidates with strong experience in complex procurement, supplier management, negotiations, and delivery recovery will also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Generate and execute CPSR-compliant purchase orders based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids, and other required purchasing documents.
- Facilitate and manage supplier issues involving cost, quality, delivery, and customer service.
- Manage all aspects of suppliers, including accounts payable holds.
- Initiate and follow through on supplier changes, including Engineering Change Notices.
- Lead negotiations and apply knowledge of commercial contract law, guidelines, practices, and requirements to assess, plan, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions while minimizing risk.
- Establish and maintain professional supplier relationships and resolve issues involving pricing, quality, timing, claims, and contract disputes.
- Understand demand and spending profiles for commodity areas and provide this information as needed.
- Track and report cost savings or cost avoidances.
- Maintain accurate, current records and files of vendor agreements and related procurement records.
- Communicate supplier performance, including through supplier visits as required.
- Serve as the primary contact between DRS personnel and assigned suppliers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company contribution to a health savings account.
- Telemedicine.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Legal insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Career-growth, professional-development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities.
- Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program.
- Competitive vacation.
- Health and emergency leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Community service hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
