Aerospace Procurement Specialist I

Elbit America, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking a Buyer I to evaluate requisitions for custom nonstandard items and collaborate with technical teams on specifications and alternatives. The role involves sourcing, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating deliveries in compliance with government regulations.

The ideal candidate will help identify optimal suppliers, negotiate terms, and support program schedules. A background in aerospace or defense procurement and knowledge of FAR/DFARS is preferred.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Determine the best sources of supply from knowledge of the supply base, product performance, and capabilities.
• Purchase order entry
• Obtain quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule, and terms and conditions
• Maintain and utilize commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing.
• Establish preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers.
• Work with the respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release.
• Award purchase orders on time to support the Program schedule needs, as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns.
• Serve 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.
• Interface with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production.
• Request assistance from interfacing departments to assist with completing purchases 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.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities
• Support attainment of Process-Based Leadership Scorecard Goals
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

FAR/DFARS

Aerospace

Military specifications

Federal Acquisition Regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking a Buyer I to evaluate requisitions for custom nonstandard items and collaborate with technical teams on specifications and alternatives. The role involves sourcing, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating deliveries in compliance with government regulations.

The ideal candidate will help identify optimal suppliers, negotiate terms, and support program schedules. A background in aerospace or defense procurement and knowledge of FAR/DFARS is preferred.