Buyer II

Responsibilities

• Correspond with vendors concerning a range of issues including price changes, contract adjustments, terminations, item values, and schedule changes
• Prepare solicitation requests and develop specifications with customer input and assist in the development and review of solicitations and specifications
• Participate in negotiating with vendors to obtain goods and/or services at the best value
• Conduct analysis of the quality and performance of goods, supplies, equipment, and services within assigned area; and assist in performing cost/benefit, life cycle costing, and commodity standardization studies
• Resolve disputes between vendors and departments that may arise regarding quality of goods and/or services or timeliness of delivery
• Draft and review reports, correspondence, specifications and proposals
• Monitor progress and status of assigned acquisitions
• Consult with department officials to determine goods and service needs and priorities; develop timelines and conduct acquisitions in compliance with procurement policy

Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of experience in a specialized functional discipline. Alternatively, 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, or no experience is required in lieu of a Master's Degree.

About Frontgrade

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world.

Benefits

• Competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one
• Real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas
• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.