Buyer

Job Title: Buyer III

Location: Torrance, CA

Zip Code: 90501

Job Type: Contract

Job Duration: 12 Months

Schedule and Shift: 9-80 A|1st Shift|07:00 AM|N

Job Summary

:Work in an evolving fast-growing company, with cross-functional teams on multiple government projects, where time is of the essence. As Buyer III you will negotiate with suppliers for goods and / or services to obtain the best price, quality and delivery for the business. Make recommendations to management on possible long-term purchases, monitor trends, and make every effort to find potential cost savings

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Job Responsibilitie

s:* Purchasing of goods, materials, and services to meet company operational nee

ds* Considering: price, quality and delivery and ensuring continuity of supp

ly* Processing the request for quote process and MRP report, order placement, order maintenance, resolution of invoice issues, resolution of quality concerns, and weekly order follow

up* Procurement activity may range from low dollar value to high value, complex requirements requiring negotiatio

ns* Meet internal Client's customers objectives while achieving maximum cost efficien

cy* Responsibility for specific products and/or range of services across varied commodities and e

nd* Meet departmental key performance indicators in on time order placement, cost saving, supplier management, on time delivery and inventory manageme

nt* Close interaction with planning, engineering, production, accounts payable, quality management, business development, and leadership across the enterpri

se* Demonstrate a sense of urgency, the ability to think strategically and critically analyze detai

ls* Project management experience will be utilized to support new programs and the initiatives that drive sourcing strategi

es* Engage with engineering and project teams for early supplier engagement in the development phase and ensure all cost targets are m

et* Immediate communication with program team and management on material concerns as they ari

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Required Qualificatio

ns:* Bachelor"s degree or 8 years of Procurement experie

nce* Skilled in ERP/Oracle syst

ems* Excellent MS skills with proficiency in Ex

cel* Accustomed to working in a team environment with multiple cross-functi

ons* Understanding of government compliance, regulations and contractual requirements such as - FAR / DFAR / ITAR / CUI /

CSI* 5 yrs experience with DCMAs CPSR, PO justification requirements and PO Folder creat

ion* Proficiency in procurement processes, such as supplier Open Order Reports, Past Due PO Follow-Up, On-Time Order Placement, Supplier On-Time Delivery, PO / Material Exception Repo

rts* Strong organization - ability to prioritize and solve problems with minimum oversi

ght* Planning, negotiation and agreements/contract management experie

nce* Good technical knowledge of procurement / sourcing of Machined Items, Sheet Metal, Active Electronics, CCA / PCBA, Software, Cables, Connectors, Passive Electronics, Hardware, Displays, Build to Print requireme

nts* Familiar with sourcing electronics components via manufactures FAEs or Internet sourc

ing* Understanding of buyers purchase Terms and Conditions of or

der* Ability to multi-task and work in a flexible, fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines a m

ust* Exceptional analytical acu

men* Excellent written & verbal communications tale

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Preferred Qualificati

ons:* Bachelor"s degree in supply chain management; Operations; or Enginee

ring* 12 years Government procurement experi

ence* Highly proficient in CPSR requirem

ents* Proficient in all Government procurement requirements / regulat