Senior Buyer

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States.

About the role

The Senior Buyer evaluates requisitions for custom nonstandard items, conferring with technical personnel on specifications and possible alternatives; determines the best sources of supply; maintains and utilizes commodity knowledge & market conditions to reduce component pricing. Establishes preferred suppliers while setting expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from those suppliers. Works with the respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronic/electromechanical component purchasing teams to achieve scheduled results and commit to contract delivery dates
• Determine and develop the best sources of supply from knowledge of the supply base, product performance, and capabilities
• Obtain quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule, and terms and conditions
• Negotiate and draft fixed pricing agreements with selected suppliers
• Manage the ESA Vendor Managed Inventory Program (VMI) and control the demand signals from EPR via electronic file distribution
• Manage commodity purchase order placement in a timely manner to support the Program schedule needs, as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns
• Assure all specifications and regulations are provided in the purchasing agreements
• Provide recommendations for orders over the dollar threshold and, after receiving approval, negotiate and award these orders
• Serve as liaison between company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules
• Actively seek the assistance of other departments to ensure fulfillment of the purchase order
• Interface with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production
• Perform in-depth price analysis utilizing commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing
• Establish preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers
• Work with respective team members to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release
• Request assistance from interfacing departments such as Finance or Legal as required, negotiating the purchase in accordance with company and government regulations
• Coordinate the resolution of supplier problems with interfacing departments
• Interview supplier representatives and keep abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status
• Provide leadership and training for Commodity, Specification, and Transformation Buyers
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities
• Support attainment of Process-Based Leadership Scorecard Goals
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Commodity Management Experience
• Electromechanical or Electronic component and/or assembly experience
• FAR/DFAR - strong working knowledge
• Aerospace, Military, or similar industry experience
• Demonstrated electronic/mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor-managed inventory
• Technical knowledge of products, military specifications, and federal acquisition regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience
• 5+ years of industry experience is preferred

Training

Within one year of taking the position:

• ESD Training
• Safety Training as dictated by the Safety Department

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees