Buyer III (Ca)

Buyer III (Contract)(Location:Torrance, CA,90501 area)Job Summary:Work in an evolving fast-growing company, with cross-functional teams on multiple government projects, where time is of the essence.As a Buyer III, you will negotiate with suppliers for goods and / or services to obtain the best price, quality and delivery for the business. Make recommendations to management on possible long-term purchases, monitor trends, and make every effort to find potential cost savings.Job Responsibilities:• Purchasing of goods, materials, and services to meet company operational needs• Considering: price, quality and delivery and ensuring continuity of supply• Processing the request for quote process and MRP report, order placement, order maintenance, resolution of invoice issues, resolution of quality concerns, and weekly order follow up• Procurement activity may range from low dollar value to high value, complex requirements requiring negotiations• Meet internal customers objectives while achieving maximum cost efficiency• Responsibility for specific products and/or range of services across varied commodities and end• Meet departmental key performance indicators in on time order placement, cost saving, supplier management, on time delivery and inventory management• Close interaction with planning, engineering, production, accounts payable, quality management, business development, and leadership across the enterprise• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, the ability to think strategically and critically analyze details• Project management experience will be utilized to support new programs and the initiatives that drive sourcing strategies• Engage with engineering and project teams for early supplier engagement in the development phase and ensure all cost targets are met• Immediate communication with program team and management on material concerns as they ariseRequired Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of Procurement experience• Skilled in ERP/Oracle systems• Excellent MS skills with proficiency in Excel• Accustomed to working in a team environment with multiple cross-functions• Understanding of government compliance, regulations and contractual requirements such as – FAR / DFAR / ITAR / CUI / CSI• 5 yrs experience with DCMAs CPSR, PO justification requirements and PO Folder creation• Proficiency in procurement processes, such as supplier Open Order Reports, Past Due PO Follow-Up, On-Time Order Placement, Supplier On-Time Delivery, PO / Material Exception Reports• Strong organization - ability to prioritize and solve problems with minimum oversight• Planning, negotiation and agreements/contract management experience• Good technical knowledge of procurement / sourcing of Machined Items, Sheet Metal, Active Electronics, CCA / PCBA, Software, Cables, Connectors, Passive Electronics, Hardware, Displays, Build to Print requirements• Familiar with sourcing electronics components via manufactures FAEs or Internet sourcing• Understanding of buyers purchase Terms and Conditions of order• Ability to multi-task and work in a flexible, fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines a must• Exceptional analytical acumen• Excellent written & verbal communications talentsPreferred Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management; Operations; or Engineering• 12 years Government procurement experience• Highly proficient in CPSR requirements• Proficient in all Government procurement requirements / regulations