Buyer III (CA)

Buyer III (Contract) - Hybrid Work Schedule (Location:Torrance, CA,90501 area) Job Description: *Candidate can work a Hybrid work schedule (onsite and remote). Will also work a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off. *Candidate must be highly proficient in CPSR requirements and DCMA's. *The hiring manager needs someone with experience procuring machined Items, PCBAs, CCAs, Electronic Components and Hardware; as well as experience with creating CPSR PO Folders.Understanding of government compliance, regulations and contractual requirements such as FAR / DFAR / ITAR / CUI / CSI, is crucial. Note:The hiring manager wants to see on resumes exactly what type of items the candidate had been responsible for procuring, not just what systems they have used. Job Summary: As a Buyer III, working on government projects, you will negotiate with suppliers for goods and / or services to obtain the best price, quality and delivery for the business. Make recommendations to management on possible long-term purchases, monitor trends, and make every effort to find potential cost savings. Job Responsibilities: • Purchasing of goods, materials, and services to meet company operational needs • Considering: price, quality and delivery and ensuring continuity of supply • Processing the request for quote process and MRP report, order placement, order maintenance, resolution of invoice issues, resolution of quality concerns, and weekly order follow up • Procurement activity may range from low dollar value to high value, complex requirements requiring negotiations • Meet internal customers objectives while achieving maximum cost efficiency • Responsibility for specific products and/or range of services across varied commodities and end • Meet departmental key performance indicators in on time order placement, cost saving, supplier management, on time delivery and inventory management • Close interaction with planning, engineering, production, accounts payable, quality management, business development, and leadership across the enterprise • Demonstrate a sense of urgency, the ability to think strategically and critically analyze details • Project management experience will be utilized to support new programs and the initiatives that drive sourcing strategies • Engage with engineering and project teams for early supplier engagement in the development phase and ensure all cost targets are met • Immediate communication with program team and management on material concerns as they arise Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree. *8+ years of Government Procurement experience is a MUST (and/or Aerospace or Defense/DoD is acceptable) • Highly proficient in CPSR requirements and DCMA's. *Experience procuring machined Items, PCBAs CCAs, Electronic Components and Hardware; as well as experience with creating CPSR PO Folders. • Understanding of government compliance, regulations and contractual requirements such as – FAR / DFAR / ITAR / CUI / CSI • 5 yrs experience with DCMAs CPSR, PO justification requirements and PO Folder creation • Proficiency in procurement processes, such as supplier Open Order Reports, Past Due PO Follow-Up, On-Time Order Placement, Supplier On-Time Delivery, PO / Material Exception Reports • Skilled in ERP systems (Oracle preferred, others acceptable). • Excellent MS skills with proficiency in Excel • Accustomed to working in a team environment with multiple cross-functions • Strong organization - ability to prioritize and solve problems with minimum oversight • Planning, negotiation and agreements/contract management experience • Good technical knowledge of procurement / sourcing of Machined Items, Sheet Metal, Active Electronics, CCA / PCBA, Software, Cables, Connectors, Passive Electronics, Hardware, Displays, Build to Print requirements • Familiar with sourcing electronics components via manufactures FAEs or Internet sourcing • Understanding of buyers purchase Terms and Conditions of order • Ability to multi-task and work in a flexible, fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines a must • Exceptional analytical acumen • Excellent written & verbal communications talents Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management; Operations; or Engineering • 8-12 years Government procurement experience • Proficient in all Government procurement requirements / regulations