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The Buyer I 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 and Tasks in order of priority to be successful:

• Determine best sources of supply from knowledge of supply base product performance and capabilities.

• Obtain quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing quality delivery schedule and terms and conditions.

• Maintain and utilize commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing.

• Establish preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers.

• Work with respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release.

• Award purchase orders in a timely manner to support the Program schedule needs as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns.

• Serve 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.

• Support attainment of Process Based Leadership Scorecard Goals.

• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

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Qualifications :

Education Experience & License or Certification

• Bachelors degree is preferred. 35 years functional experience may substitute

• Associates degree is required

• 13 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required

• 13 years of industry experience is required

• Training Prerequisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • ESD
  • Safety Training as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities

• FAR/DFAR working knowledge.

• Aerospace Military or similar industry.

• Requires an understanding of:
  • Products
  • Military specifications
  • Federal acquisition regulations.

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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 jobrelated 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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