Senior Buyer Contractor

Position Summary

Execute/Generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of commodities or major subcontract items. This is a 3+ month contract axssignment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute/Generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of commodities or major subcontract items
• Facilitate and manage any supplier issues (i.e. cost, quality, delivery, customer service)
• Manage all aspects of supplier including A/P holds
• Initiate and follow through on any supplier changes (Engineering Change Notices)
• Lead negotiations and apply knowledge of commercial contract law and guidelines, practices and requirements to assess, plan and negotiate best terms and conditions and to minimize risk
• Establish and maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements
• Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas, and provide this information as necessary
• Track and report cost savings or avoidances
• Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements and related procurement records
• Communicate supplier performance including supplier visits as required
• Be the primary contact between DRS personnel and assigned suppliers
• Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in related field and 5 years of experience in Purchasing
• Requires the ability to understand military specs and read blue prints
• Requires the ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.
• Knowledge and use of price and cost analysis
• Strong negotiating skills
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to manage work and follow through in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Project, MS Office and ERP/MRP (Deltek experience is a plus)
• US Citizenship required with ability to obtain a security clearance required

Additional Desirable Qualifications Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Experience purchasing fabrications, castings and complex assemblies for rotating machinery including turbines and permanent magnet motors strongly desired
• Experience working with contract suppliers specializing in precision machining and fabrications to tight tolerances strongly desired
• Experience working in a DoD environment strongly desired
• Knowledge and experience in FAR and DFAR compliance strongly desired
• Small Business Liason Officer knowledge/experience desired

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.