Buyer IV (Senior)

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Purchases a variety of complex or technical services, materials, and supplies.
• Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers.
• Purchases the necessary quantities and services at the most economical cost and for delivery at the specified location.
• Requests quotes from existing and new vendors, and negotiates prices and other terms and conditions.
• Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service in compliance with internal controls, purchasing policies, and quality standards.
• Selects the best value to support company goals and requirements.
• Engages in sourcing vendors where no approved supplier base exists, involving surveying product literature, vendor and distributor information, financial analysis, and cost comparisons.
• Multi-tasks and coordinates with the Program Office and various departments as required.
• Follows up on all awards until completion of order.
• Researches and resolves Accounts Payable, delivery, receiving, engineering, and material planning problems.
• Works with Accounts Payable to resolve issues on suppliers’ invoices.
• Reviews proposals, selects and recommends vendors, and negotiates prices and terms for complex materials or services, including those to military or customer standards.
• Follows up on purchase orders and verifies delivery.
• Maintains all necessary purchasing records, including files and logs for purchase orders, requisitions, receiving reports, and quotations.
• Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies.
• Maintains professional competence by attending purchasing seminars and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) meetings.
• Assists the Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO) as required.
• Leads projects as required.
• Provides training to other buyers as required.
• May provide work leadership for lower-level employees.
• Performs daily functions with no supervision.

Qualifications

Education: BS/BA Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year of related experience may be substituted for one year of education if a degree is required.)

Experience: Must have 10+ years of professional experience relating to Procurement, subcontracting, purchasing, and contract management with a minimum of two (2) years of experience with government purchasing. At least four (4) years of experience related to domestic purchasing and/or subcontracts. Thorough working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS.

Certification: Certification by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is preferred.

Other Requirements: US citizenship required. Some travel involved to project locations.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Capable of using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions. Able to identify complex problems, review relevant information, and implement solutions.
• Business/Supply Chain & Logistics Acumen: Working knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and material management processes. Experience establishing strategic relationships with key suppliers for materials and services to the US Navy, Air Force, or government customers. Demonstrates safeguarding of confidential and proprietary data.
• Business Partner/Effective Communicator: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration and Teamwork/Influence: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Exhibits professionalism and maintains constructive working relationships. Culturally sensitive with the ability to work with diverse teams.
• Software: Proficiency with SAP software for reporting and placing purchase orders, plans, and requests. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Technology: Uses company-issued computer, printer, copy machine, and other general office equipment.

Pay

The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company. USD $110,000 - $180,000. Range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.