Buyer II - REF2496K

Job Summary:

Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, and negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.

Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format) in order of priority to be successful:

• Manages Subcontracts and provides direction/guidance for the Purchasing Department.
• Assists Buyers in determining priorities for materials and services in support of US Government and Commercial customers.
• Creates Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of Programs in response to customer requirements.
• Represents the Company in negotiations.
• Places calls or Releases against Subcontracts and tracks performance against Prime Contracts.
• Reviews System for receipt of units. Once found, places the order, enters the Purchase Order (PO), prints a hardcopy, and ensures the Acknowledgements.
• Supports Programs and Operations with Prices, Sources, and turnaround time as needed to further and increase the business base.  
• Performs all the duties of a Buyer as needed to support the Company.
• Maintains all documentation to support Subcontracts and current status on units being repaired at Subcontracts.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 1-3 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; pivot tables and some advanced formulas preferred.
• Defense industry experience preferred.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].

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