Senior Buyer - 1612

SARA Inc • Colorado Springs, CO

18d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems; partnering with our customers to address real world problems with cost effective solutions… that work.

SARA is looking for a remarkably talented, motivated, and experienced Senior Buyer to support activities out of our Colorado Springs location. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn, supporting talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs for our customers.

In this role the Buyer will perform day to day purchasing/procurement functions for various systems and products. The selectee will impact all aspects of supplier communications, product pricing & quality, as well as build schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (will substitute years of experience)
• 8 – 12 years of experience in purchasing/procurement
• Experience with FAR/DFAR compliance
• Strong knowledge of CPSR regulations (or ability to master after hire) and government procurement processes
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, and independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance if requested
• May require light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 20 pounds
• Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated

Nice To Haves

• 12 – 15 years of relevant experience
• Active Top Secret DoD clearance
• Costpoint experience
• Spend Logic experience

Responsibilities

• Supporting procurement for electrical and mechanical parts
• Verifying product requirements and coordinating material purchases for programs
• Reviewing purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, completeness, and obtaining additional information, if applicable
• Generating final form purchase orders for approvals and signatures
• Maintaining supplier files and purchase order records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and audit guidelines to ensure compliance throughout procurement cycles
• Actively managing procurement processes from order placement, receipt of products, and subsequent payment of invoices
• Working with supplier’s approval process team to help select vendors
• Preparing purchase orders using Costpoint software
• Ensuring readiness of supplier documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs prior to engagement
• Managing supplier orders and monitoring backlogs and daily order status reports, adjusting schedules as needed
• Managing/modifying POs with overdue shipments and open orders
• Working with logistics team ensuring timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production locations
• Ensuring purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials requirements are all adhered to.
• Resolving discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and supplier payments
• Facilitates expedited materials for shortage management, when necessary
• Coordinating vendor returns from materials inspected from receiving that possess discrepancies
• Sourcing the listed parts on a BOM (Bill of Materials) at the best price and creating requisitions
• Understanding part specifications

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior