Senior Buyer

Kaman Corporation

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
  • 7-10 years of relevant procurement experience.
  • Broad knowledge of procurement or contracts administration.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop subcontract specifications and bid packages for specialized commodities.
  • Negotiate complex subcontract provisions including cost elements.
  • Develop new suppliers and manage subcontract awards.
  • Coordinate modifications to existing subcontracts.
  • Help create and refine subcontract policies and procedures.
  • Liaise with suppliers and company departments regarding material progress.
  • Use automated systems to manage purchase orders and documentation.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with employer matching contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off
Full Job Description
Sr. Buyer

Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Senior Buyer in Middletown, CT. The ideal candidate will have experience in the procurement of subcontracted materials and services which are complex, unique or of high dollar value.

Responsibilities
  • Develop subcontract specifications, work statements and terms and conditions for the procurement of specific specialized commodities, prepare bid packages, conduct bidder's conferences, analyze, and evaluate proposals.
  • Negotiate complex subcontract provisions, including elements of cost negotiations.
  • Develop new suppliers, write awards, and administer subsequent subcontracts.
  • Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or changes to subcontracts.
  • Assist in the development of subcontract policies and procedures.
  • Maintain effective liaison with suppliers/subcontractors and necessary company operating departments as to progress of materials, anticipated delivery schedules, etc.
  • Visit national and/or international supplier facilities as necessary.
  • Use automated information systems to produce and track purchase orders and related documentation.
  • Ensure appropriate documentation is available to provide adequate support for government audit.
  • Identify problem areas/issues; recommend and/or take corrective action.
  • Make presentations to company management as required.
  • May assign and direct the work of subordinate procurement personnel in department.
  • Assist supervision in periodic performance evaluation of personnel assigned train subordinate members of the department as necessary.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a business or related field necessary.
  • 7-10 years of related experience required.
  • Broad knowledge of a specialized field such as procurement or contracts administration.
  • Requires ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.


Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with employer matching contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off


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