Buyer II - Fort Worth, United States - Elbit Systems of America

Description

Job Description

Job Description Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets.

With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States.

Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.

(NASDAQ:

ESLT and


TASE:
ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications


For additional information, visit:
www.elbitsystems- or follow us on Twitter.
Job Description


Scope:
The

Buyer II

evaluates requisitions for custom nonstandard items, conferring with technical personnel on specifications and possible alternatives; determines the best sources of supply; awards purchase orders; works with supplier regarding all material deliveries and then works with departments to complete purchases in accordance with company and government regulations.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Serve as a single-point of contact to suppliers to ensure an efficient means of communication between ESA and the supplier; where risk of miscommunication is a significant liability.

Review electronic technical data packages to identify material and process complexities.

This task includes the review and evaluation of assembly drawings, schematics, bills of material, spec drawings, tooling, printed wiring board manufacturing files, and related process instructions or standards.

Analyze Request For Proposals (RFP) and Request For Information (RFI) responses from solicited Suppliers based on pricing, capability to perform the required work, delivery commitments, terms and conditions, and

technical/manufacturing

capabilities to ensure they meet customer contractual requirements.
Maintains and utilizes commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce pricing.
initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers.
Works with respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release.

Awards purchase orders in a timely manner to support the Program schedule needs as well as department metrics and Company goals.

Serves as liaison between Company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules.

Actively seek assistance of other departments to insure fulfillment of the purchase order.
Interface with Program Management and/or

production/material

planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production.
Request assistance from interfacing departments to assist with completing purchases in accordance with company and government regulations.
Coordinate the resolution to supplier problems with interfacing departments.
Interview supplier representatives and keep abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status.
Participate on and lead continuous improvement activities.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Authorities:
Negotiate and award purchase orders committing company funds in support of Program Schedule and budgetary requirements.
Identify and establish new sources of supply.
Other delegated duties as assigned by supervisor.

Business Relationships:
Operations
Program
Finance
Suppliers
Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor Preferred (5-10 years functional experience may substitute)
High School Required

Certifications/Licenses:

ISM

APICS

Experience Required:
Functional (Using Skill Set); 1-3 years
Management; Entry Level
Industry; 1-3 years
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required

(Unique and Measurable):

Commodity Management Experience.
Electronic Component and/or Assembly Experience
FAR/DFAR – strong working knowledge.
Aerospace, Military or similar industry.
Demonstrate

electronic/mechanical

knowledge.
Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory.

Requires technical knowledge of:
Products
Military specifications
Federal acquisition regulations.

Oracle ERP Experience

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits Available:
Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

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

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