Buyer

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition, Independence, MO, seeks a Buyer to lead capital equipment procurement and supplier negotiations. The role focuses on cost-effective purchasing, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve value and compliance with industry standards.

The successful candidate will have 4+ years in supply chain/purchasing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business Admin/Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of related supply chain and/or purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and follow-through skills; keen attention to detail, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for capital equipment, leveraging market data, supplier performance insights, and cross-functional input to secure optimum pricing, quality, and long-term value.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations received, select, or recommend suppliers and interview prospective vendors.
• Support supplier development activities, visit suppliers to assess their technology and cost competitiveness and facilitate resolution of technical capability issues with Quality and Engineering Departments.
• Evaluate opportunities for cost savings activities.
• Monitor market trends and economic forecasts affecting assigned markets and evaluate the impact of market trends on Winchester purchase spending; collaborate with Purchasing Manager to develop strategies to address risks.
• Manage supplier delivery performance and coordinate annual supplier ratings; manage adjustments and negotiations with vendors in areas of out-of-specification material, poor quality and surplus, obsolete, or incorrect material.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business Admin/Management

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Buyer

Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $69,800 - $86,000

Schedule: 9/80 Schedule

Focus: The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of equipment, goods, and services necessary for the company's operations. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing practices.

Buyer Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for capital equipment, leveraging market data, supplier performance insights, and cross-functional input to secure optimum pricing, quality, and long-term value.
• Solicit bids, analyze quotations received, select, or recommend suppliers and interview prospective vendors.
• Support supplier development activities, visit suppliers to assess their technology and cost competitiveness and facilitate resolution of technical capability issues with Quality and Engineering Departments.
• Evaluate opportunities for cost savings activities.
• Monitor market trends and economic forecasts affecting assigned markets and evaluate the impact of market trends on Winchester purchase spending. Monitor supplier health and evaluate risks they represent to Winchester business. Collaborate with Purchasing Manager to develop strategies to address the risks.
• Manage supplier delivery performance and coordinate annual supplier ratings. Manage adjustments and negotiations with vendors in areas of out-of-specification material, poor quality and surplus, obsolete, or incorrect material.

Buyer Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree* in Supply Chain, Business Admin/Management, or related field preferred.
• 4 years or more of related supply chain and/or purchasing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and follow-through skills are essential, along with keen attention to detail, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• The candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment and with minimal supervision.
• Procurement experience in a Government Contractor Procurement System environment following applicable FAR/DFAR regulations and the ability to communicate with customers, co-workers, and management within areas of responsibility are preferred.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Valid US drivers license.
• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen.

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