Senior Buyer - Orlando, United States - Comtech Telecom
Description
Senior BuyerOrlandoFLABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
Comtech Antennas and Service Segment is looking for a Senior Buyer for an onsite role in Orlando to support the supply chain team on assigned material and services categories.
We need a sharp and motivated individual ready to help this growing business unit source parts at the best price/value, while ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and adherence to customer, government, and compliance requirements, such as FARs and DFARs.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
At our core, Comtech employees are driven by innovation. We are leaders in the advanced global commercial and government communications market.
A career at Comtech enables you to design, develop, produce and market innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions.
You will facilitate and enhance the way people, businesses, and governments communicate around the world.The Comtech Antennas and Service Segment is a leading provider of mission critical solutions to government and civilian agencies with a focus on C4ISR solutions using any type of network, whether mobile, fixed, static, terrestrial, marine, airborne or in space.
In order to help our customers, combat a growing number of cyber-attacks on their systems, we provide training and certification and vulnerability compliance assessment.
Comtech designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions. We are technology leaders in the markets that we serve and conduct our business through Government solutions.Our market segments consist of:
Tactical Communications, Space & Component Technology, Mobile Datacom, and Cyber Security SolutionsThis position is NOT a remote position
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Duties/Responsibilities
Collaborates with other departments and leadership on requirements for equipment, materials, services, etc.
Develop and manage supplier relationships
Strategic sourcing and risk mitigation
Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids
Resolve issues, focus on on-time delivery, negotiate material costs with suppliers and contractors
Maintain and/or help implement purchasing systems. Support CPSR (Contractor Purchasing System Review), DCAA audits/reviews, and other compliance requirements.
Initiate requests for quotes (RFQ), places POs and select best suppliers based price, quality, and delivery requirements.
Acts as the company's representative in negotiations with suppliers
Evaluates excess inventory and obsolete parts
Supports material planning for the development and production programs
Administers Small Business/Individual Small Business Programs.
Prepares and processes purchase orders for goods and services
Track and maintain Change Orders.
Process non-conforming material requests (NCMR) and RMA requests with vendors in a timely manner.
Expedite orders in accordance with changes in schedule.
Maintain records in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.
Assist with internal and external company audits and perform suppliers' surveys and audits as appropriate.
Leadership Responsibilities
A leader that manages and is accountable for assigned goods and services
Establishes good relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers and suppliers
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Must be a US Citizen
Able to excel in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Knowledgeable with FAR/DFAR
Able to manage time effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office, MRP/ERP system
Ability to pass drug test and general background check
Experience with Deltek Costpoint desired, but not required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Finance
5 years of experience
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, candidate must have;
An Associate's degree plus 6 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
A major certification plus 8 years of recent specialized experience, OR;
10 years of recent specialized experience.
Comtech offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:
Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
STD, LTD, Supplemental Life insurance and AD&D
Comprehensive 401k plan and Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition Assistance
Vacation, Personal and Sick time
10 paid holidays
Bereavement and jury duty leave
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
is an 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 protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.