Buyer II - Hardware - Defense Systems Division

Job Summary

The Buyer II will be responsible for the procurement of direct and indirect materials to support manufacturing operations. Negotiates financial and delivery terms and places POs at the best total value (with verifiable justification) and based on FAR/DFAR requirements. Working closely with commodity lead/purchasing manager and supplier quality engineer, recommends and selects alternate sources to leverage capacity, delivery, quality, and cost.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement of any commodity assigned, including but not limited to, hardware, chemicals, goods, and indirect services, manages the entire procurement activities.
• Accountable for supplier OTD and quality.
• Creates and implements supplier management programs to develop, improve and monitor supplier KPIs to manage supply base.
• Evaluates bids. Selects suppliers for a variety of technical materials and negotiates price, delivery, and quality.
• Researches, identifies, and develops alternate sources - working with internal stakeholders, leads new supplier selection effort to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Approves supplier invoice exceptions for payment by the accounting department in accordance with governing procedures and instructions.
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Resolves quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues.
• Facilitates conferences between suppliers and MDSI.
• Leads bid preparation effort to support Pricing department.
• Experience in a high-mix, low volume manufacturing environment desired.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of applicable experience.
• The Purchasing department is a fast-paced environment and requires a high level of organizational skills, efficient use of time, the ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects and continually meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, management, customers and other stakeholders in the organization.
• Previous experience purchasing COTS, services, chemicals, hardware, and finished goods.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Requires knowledge of purchasing processes, policies, procedures and an understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN
• Experience with ITAR, FAR/DFAR desired.
• Negotiates and executes long-term agreements (LTAs) and supply contracts to ensure the best value and uninterrupted supply of products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing environment desired.
• Experience with FAR requirements is highly preferred.

Pay

• Pay Range: $84915 to $141320 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.