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    Mid-Level Buyer - Sunnyvale, United States - Pacific Defense

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    ** Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

    Location: Sunnyvale, CA

    About Us

    Pacific Defense is a leading developer of advanced RF and electronics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. Our team specializes in Open Systems Architecture solutions for the non-kinetic fight, providing customers with cost-effective, modular, and rapidly reconfigurable systems in record time. We deliver sensing and effects solutions for land, air, sea, and space domains, leveraging open standards and rapid prototyping methodologies to bring innovative capabilities to the market. Pacific Defense has built an excellent reputation in the defense industry and is expanding our team to tackle new challenges and opportunities. Join us and accelerate your career

    We are seeking a Mid-Level Buyer. You will play a critical role in our procurement process, ensuring that we source high-quality materials, products, and services at the best possible prices. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to meet our company's procurement needs efficiently and cost-effectively.

    Requirements

    • 3+ years of increasing experience with a proven record of executing the tactical and strategic duties of the Purchasing function in electronics manufacturing.
    • Proven track record for executing a visual replenishment (two-bin) system fed from a bonded inventory at supplier location.
    • QC & QMS.
    • Aptitude in decision making and working with numbers.
    • Proficient in MS Office Suite (primarily Excel).
    • Familiarity with MRP systems (understanding of how the MRP systems work and the ability to work in a manual environment with the absence of one).
    • Familiarity with PLM (product lifecycle management) systems such as Arena/Agile/etc.
    • Strong negotiation skills with a track record of success.
    • Ability to create and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
    • Excellent communication skills: verbal communication, presentations, and business writing.
    • Comfortable in fast-paced high-mix-low-volume prototyping environment

    Preferred Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
    • Prior purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.

    Responsibilities

    • All aspects of the relationship with a specific supplier within a commodity.
    • Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders for the client account or the product family.
    • Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost. May perform delivery assurance responsibilities.
    • Plans and organizes all elements of product manufacturing and distribution related to the acquisition of materials and services.
    • Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
    • Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
    • Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization's best interest.
    • Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
    • Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
    • Prepares requests for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts.
    • Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
    • Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.

    Benefits

    Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries and an immediately vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage for the employee and 75% coverage for dependents' medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, and a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer generous paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest.

    Pacific Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.


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