Sr Buyer - REF2781O

Elbit Systems of 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. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on X.

Job Summary:

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 respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Strong ability to lead electronic/electromechanical component purchasing teams to achieve scheduled results and commit to contract delivery dates.

• Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications and federal acquisition regulations.

• Determines and develops best sources of supply from knowledge of supply base, product performance and capabilities.

• Obtains quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule and terms and conditions.

• Negotiates and drafts fixed pricing agreements with selected suppliers.

• Capability to manage the ESA Vendor Managed inventory Program (VMI) and control the demand signals from EPR via electronic file distribution.

• Manages 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.

• Assures all specifications and regulations are provided in the purchasing agreements.

• Provides recommendations for orders over dollar threshold and after receiving approval negotiate and award these orders.

• Serves as liaison between company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules.

• Actively seek assistance of other departments to insure fulfillment of the purchase order.

• Interfaces with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production.

• Performs in-depth price analysis utilizing commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing.

• Establishes preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers.

• Works 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 to 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 on and lead continuous improvement activities.

• Support attainment of Process Based Leadership Scorecard Goals.

• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience & License or Certification:

• 5-10 years functional experience may substitute Bachelor's degree

• High School diploma or GED is required

• 5-10 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required

• 1-3 years of management experience is required

• 5-10 years of industry experience is required

• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
  • ESD
  • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities:

• Commodity Management Experience.

• Electromechanical or Electronic component and/or assembly experience

• FAR/DFAR - strong working knowledge.

• Aerospace, Military or similar industry.

• Demonstrate electronic/mechanical knowledge.

• Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory.

• Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications and federal acquisition regulations.

• Oracle ERP experience

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k 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, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].