Combat Vehicles Commodity Buyer

BAE Systems • York Township, PA

2d • $60,076 - $102,130

About The Position

Aids in the day-to-day execution of material support requirements to meet all contractual specifications for vehicle production support.

Requirements

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Sound interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to use computers to prepare appropriate reports and documents.
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with internal and external customers.
• 4+ years with High school diploma
• 2+ Years with an Associates degree
• 0+ Years with a Bachelors degree

Nice To Haves

• Prefer prior experience as a Purchasing Assistant or Buyer with relevant applications in a defense contractor environment
• Experience using Oracle or an MRP/ERP system
• Experience/Knowledge of IFAR/DFAR

Responsibilities

• Prepares and issues Request for Quote (RFQ). Incorporates technical, quality, contractual and schedule requirements properly into RFQ.
• Complies with internal company and government requirements through documentation per LOB processes.
• Identifies suppliers, including Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD), Women Owned Business (WOB), Hub-Zone, Veteran, and Service-Disabled Veteran Businesses.
• Selects suppliers, including application of appropriate level of cost/price/technical analysis performed, in accordance with OG/LOB policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Analyzes work direction to administrative support personnel as needed. Participates on commodity teams.
• Initiates necessary management reviews and audits with suppliers. Travel as required to monitor total supplier management.
• Responsible for the prompt closeout of completed orders.
• Responsible for total supplier quality and delivery performance at the best value.
• Responsible for total supplier performance throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED