Buyer III - Duluth, United States - Envistacom
Description
**Description**
**Job Title:** Buyer III **Job Location:** Duluth, GA
**FLSA:** Exempt
**Job Description:**
Envistacom has a requirement for an experienced procurement professional with previous experience in the SATCOM, Aerospace, or Defense Industry to fill the role of Buyer III. This position will be part of the Supply Chain team and will report to the Purchasing Manager. The Buyer III will assist in driving the development and implementation of Envistacom commodity strategies resulting in best-in-class quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership and is responsible for the acquisition of material, parts, and services in support of new and existing programs and has a direct impact on production and customer fulfillment. Additionally, the Buyer III supports multiple programs through RFQ execution, negotiations, market analysis, strategy development, contract management as well as data gathering and analysis. The qualified candidate must have a thorough understanding and experience with federal acquisition principles, theories, concepts, regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards.
**Job Responsibilities:**
Source and procures materials, parts, and services of a technical commodity nature from suppliers based upon MRP generated requirements information, confirming price, and expected delivery date as required
Identifies and recommends suppliers, determines capabilities, and recommends supplier additions or changes to management
Understands and utilizes the ASL (Approved Supplier List) in supporting the timely placement of purchase orders.
Maintains current knowledge of prices and trends and availability of new products/sources
Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing and historical performance to determine most desirable suppliers
Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations at the most competitive value (Best Value) consistent with Envistacom and Customer expectations regarding quality, quantity, delivery, and other factors
Evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
Schedule and track purchase orders to support production schedule.
Issue purchase orders to include applicable Terms & Conditions and customer Flow down requirements
Provide prompt and professional purchasing services to internal customers by communicating effectively with Leadership, Program Management, Integration, Engineering and Production Planning
Manage open purchase orders to ensure that suppliers deliver parts/services on-time
Resolve discrepancies in pricing, delivery, and accounting with suppliers
Maintain inventory levels for required parts in accordance with established policies and program requirements
Work with the Materials Management and Quality team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies including creating RTV and shipping documents
Maintains accurate supplier, purchase order and department files, including MRB activities in accordance with policy and procedure
Assist buyers and junior buyers as needed
**Job Requirements:**
BA/BS in a relevant field or equivalent
5-10 years of experience in procurement or materials planning and ideally in a manufacturing environment
Proficient in the government acquisition process with a strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements, such as Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).
Knowledge and experience with ERP/MRP (Enterprise Resource Planning/Materials Requirements Planning) systems and tools preferably Deltek CostPoint and similar methodologies
Experience with handling multiple high-visibility and critical tasks simultaneously.
2-3 years of related experience in defense industry or in a related area
Familiar with engineering drawings, quoting processes, materials, goods, and services
Experience in managing deliveries and using sound purchasing practices
Strong negotiating skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Advanced Excel and V lookup experience is a plus
Ability to create reports and business correspondence
Excellent organization, communication, and time management ability
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a comprehensive background check
**Company Benefits:**
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Company-paid Long and Short-Term Disability
Company-paid Life Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Shopping Discounts through LifeMart/ADP
Cell Phone Allowance
Flexible Work Schedule
Tickets to Sporting Events *(select offices)*
Tuition Reimbursement *(after one year)*
**Our Company**:
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Envistacom provides communications, cyber, and intelligence solutions, support services and technology to the U.S. DoD and coalition partners in aerospace, defense, and intelligence communities. Customers rely on Envistacom for rapid-response, secure technology solutions and subject-matter expertise to support mission critical operations.
*Envistacom is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Envistacom maintains a drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.*
Effective 20 September 2021, all federal contractors are required to be vaccinated or have started their vaccination for COVID-19, unless exempted due to a medical or religious reason. All employees that will be entering an Envistacom location will be required to be vaccinated or have started their vaccination unless exempted due to a medical or religious reason. Must be partially (first shot) or fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for employment (subject to all state/federal required accommodations).