Kollsman

Senior Buyer

Kollsman$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience in procurement
  • Experience in electromechanical components and assembly
  • Strong technical knowledge of military specifications and federal acquisition regulations
  • Relevant commodity management experience in aerospace or military industries
  • Experience negotiating fixed pricing agreements and managing vendor inventory programs

Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement teams for electronic/electromechanical components
  • Negotiate with suppliers for optimal pricing and delivery terms
  • Identify and develop sources of supply based on market conditions
  • Manage purchase orders to meet production schedules and metrics
  • Serve as the liaison for supplier and company regarding material issues
  • Conduct in-depth price analysis to achieve cost reductions
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lead training for buyers

Benefits

  • 9/80 flexible work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits
  • Paid parental leave and flexible vacation/PTO policies
  • Employee referral program with rewards
  • Voluntary benefits including legal assistance and pet insurance
Full Job Description
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 the 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 the best sources of supply from knowledge of the 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 the dollar threshold and, after receiving approval negotiate and awards these orders.
  • Serves as liaison between company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules
  • Actively seek the assistance of other departments to ensure 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 initiates 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 of 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 in and lead continuous improvement activities
  • Support attainment of Process-Based Leadership Scorecard Goals
  • Other related duties as assigned by supervisor


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


Education, Experience, License, or Certification:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience
  • 5+ years of industry experience is preferred
  • Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
    • ESD
    • Safety Training
    • as dictated by the Safety Department

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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 & 401(k) 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, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees


This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About Kollsman

Elbit Systems of America specializes in technology-based systems for diverse defense and commercial applications. They provide air data products, cockpit instrumentation, commercial aircraft services, head-up displays, and vision systems. They also provide custom product development and manufacturing to fit individual customer needs.

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Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its team members. With comprehensive training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, employees are equipped to excel in their current roles and prepare for future challenges. The company supports career advancement through professional development courses and certifications.

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