Purchasing Buyer

(Responsibilities):· Determining material requirements from purchase requisitions/schedules and maintaining inventory at planned levels performing high level buyer/planner related activities.· Planning, scheduling, and monitoring the movement of materials through the procurement cycle.· Documenting procurement activities to meet Company and Government requirements (FAR and DFAR)· Notifying appropriate personnel of any and all material problems and related issues. Finding solutions to minimize production delays.· Evaluating supplier reliability, developing, new supply sources where existing suppliers are inadequate. Monitoring cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Performing supplier qualification audit through on-site visits, telephone interviews and correspondence.· Negotiating terms regarding price, delivery, specifications, and other terms/conditions with suppliers. Entering POs on computer system. Modifying existing purchase orders as conditions warrant. Aggressively negotiating unit price reductions and maintaining records of activity.· Tracking/reporting monthly supplier performance of major suppliers.· Keeping track of inventory dollar levels for each part class, recording, and maintaining an active inventory reduction plan and meeting inventory reduction goals; without affecting production.· Representing the material/purchasing department at various planning or marketing meetings.· Ensuring that purchasing files are properly maintained and meet accounting and legal requirements.· Acting as Small Business Liaison Officer including developing and reporting Small Business Plans as required by government requirements (FAR and DFAR). Prepare semi-annual report of SBP progress.· Performing other duties as assigned.