Buyer I ( BUYER006443)

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential sources for required materials or services and develops and issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Receives, reviews, and negotiates, subcontractor proposals.
• Manages the source selection process by leading the proposal evaluation team in fact finding, technical evaluations, and cost/price analysis.
• Negotiates subcontract terms and conditions including estimated cost/price, delivery, quality and performance requirements.
• Conducts independent cost/price analysis as needed; documents the entire process.
• Develops the subcontract document; reviews it for compliance with Government, Corporate and Company requirements; and obtains management approval prior to issuance to the subcontracts.
• Captures and manages the subcontract document in various subcontract databases.
• Coordinates and participates in subcontractor surveys and program reviews.
• Reviews and monitors payments, commitments and funding status. Provides subcontract status as required.
• Develops and issues teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
• Provides subcontract advice and counsel to program managers, engineering personnel and other related functions such as finance, quality and contract administration.
• Enters administrative and financial data on subcontracts into various subcontract databases.
• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and production and global sustainment for multiple contract types.
• Writes subcontract packages for review, prepares awards and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate degree and 2 years of equivalent experience.
• In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma and 4 years of equivalent experience.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working with internal / external suppliers or customers.
• Must U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years working with DoD subcontracts in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and a connection to Supply Chain, Logistics, or Production Control.
• Prior experience with ERP systems (i.e., Syteline, CSI, SAP, Oracle, Baan).
• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control) Certification – CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).
• ISM (Institute of Supply Management) Certification – C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager).