Buyer II FAR/DFAR

Job Summary

Sparton is a defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida. This is a fully onsite/in-office role at our headquarters in DeLeon Springs, FL. The candidate will perform specialized and diversified procurement functions necessary to supply materials in accordance with FAR and DFAR regulations, as well as Corporate Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze multiple requirements to satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
• Place purchase orders as needed.
• Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required.
• May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems.
• May provide work direction to other employees in the department.
• Resolve Supplier quality issues, purchase order accounting issues and problem receipts.
• Travel, as required, to meet with Suppliers and other appropriate representatives to discuss and satisfy matters that cannot be taken care of in the plant.
• Determine material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintain inventory at appropriate levels.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
• Prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Perform other related duties as necessary to support procurement department.

Requirements

• FAR and DFAR regulated purchasing experience, regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience within field.
• 3+ years of experience in related discipline.
• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, and TQC).
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• May require ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• May require some travel.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of operations principles (JIT, MRP, and TQC).
• Demonstrated experience and successful results in negotiation skills and strategies.
• May require ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage. Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes. Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available. On-site wellness clinic.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.
• Lifestyle spending account. Perks at work. Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options.