Buyer

Applied Composites; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement matching

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Applied Composites in San Diego is seeking a diligent Buyer to handle procurement of goods and services. The role focuses on pricing, negotiation of terms, and delivering high-quality suppliers and materials on time.

The position requires experience in bid processes, supplier relationship management, and strong communication skills to support aerospace, defense, and space markets. Excellent problem-solving and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience acquiring materials for manufacturing and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, handle bidding processes and analyze results.
• Strong track record negotiating license contracts.
• Solves complex problems using multiple information sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to drive tasks to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for goods, services, and supplies.
• Ensures on-time delivery and negotiates for best value with suppliers.
• Initiates bid/quote process; prepares bid documents and oversees the bid process.
• Resolves issues arising from purchases of services, supplies, and equipment.
• Evaluates quotes, selects suppliers, and maintains PO data in the system.
• Manages specialized commodities and monitors supplier capacity and capabilities.
• Assesses market drivers to determine pricing and reduce supply risk.
• Develops sources of supply and maintains vendor relationships.
• Keeps purchase order data accurate in the system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Materials procurement

Bid documentation

License contracts negotiation

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Buyer

Full Time Career-Level Pro San Diego, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2352

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Buyer who uses expertise in performing a variety of purchasing activities including pricing, negotiating terms, volume discounts, long-term contracts and delivery of goods/services with suppliers. Applies government laws and regulations while conducting procurement activities and ensures alignment with management objectives.

About AC:

Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities:

• Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies
• Performs on time delivery of products or services, and negotiates with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value
• Initiates bid/quote process for services, supplies and equipment; prepares bid documents and oversees the bid process; performs bid analysis and makes recommendations regarding purchases
• Resolves problems and issues arising from purchase of services, supplies and equipment
• Evaluates reports to define the need for the purchased product(s), prepares request for quotations, evaluates quotes, selects suppliers, creates and approves purchase orders (POs)
• Manages specific custom commodities with high viability to balance demand and maintains an understanding of each supplier’s capabilities and current capacity
• Applies understanding of basic market drivers, so that reasonable pricing can be determined and supply risk reduced
• Develops appropriate sources of supply and maintains cooperative working relationships with vendors to stay current with trends and technologies, products and services
• Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications:

Education:

Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Years’ Experience:

3-5 years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Experienced in acquiring materials necessary for manufacturing and the organization, while maintaining relationships with vendors
• Demonstrated ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, handle bidding process and analyze all bid results
• Strong experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success
• Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affiance Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.