Sr. Buyer

07 May 2024

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Sr. Buyer - this is a permanent direct hire position (annual salary, excellent benefits, vacation, paid time off, etc.) JOB SUMMARYResponsible for the procurement of direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing operations. Negotiates financial and delivery terms and places POs at the best total value (with verifiable justification) and based on FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) requirements. Working closely with commodity lead/purchasing manager and supplier quality engineer, recommends and selects alternate sources to leverage capacity, delivery, quality, and cost. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES· Responsible for the procurement of any commodity assigned, including but not limited to, machined and/or fabricated items, castings/forgings, electronic components, hardware, and mechanical/electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, manages the entire procurement activities. Accountable for supplier OTD and quality.· Negotiates and executes long-term agreements (LTAs) and supply contracts to ensure the best value and uninterrupted supply of products.· Creates and implements supplier management programs to develop, improve and monitor supplier KPIs to manage supply base.· Evaluates bids. Selects suppliers for a variety of technical materials and negotiates price, delivery, and quality.· Researches, identifies, and develops alternate sources - working with internal stakeholders, leads new supplier selection effort to mitigate supply chain risks.· Ability to fully interpret engineering drawings and specifications is required.· Approves supplier invoice exceptions for payment by the accounting department in accordance with governing procedures and instructions.· Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Resolves quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates conferences between suppliers· Develops and mentors buyers.· Leads bid preparation effort to support Pricing department.· Experience in a high-mix, low volume manufacturing environment desired.· Experience with ITAR, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation) procurement practices, price analysis/documentation compliance desired.· Possesses excellent technical writing skills to objectively articulate and document market research data, cost elements and interpretation of engineering tech memos in support of fair and reasonable price justifications. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (B.A./B.S./BSc) from four-year College or university or equivalent; and 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training. Computer skills:Fluent in MS Word and Excel required. Knowledgeable in Internet and e-mail use. Data entry, system inquiries and reports.

  • ID: #40400877
  • State: California Irvine 92618 Irvine USA
  • City: Irvine
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-05-07
  • Deadline: 2022-07-03
  • Category: Manufacturing