Buyer II

Elbit Systems of America

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Job summary

Elbit America is seeking a procurement professional to manage subcontracts and guide the Purchasing Department in support of US Government and commercial customers. You will create RFPs, negotiate prices, and track performance through awards and orders.

Responsibilities include visiting supplier sites, evaluating capability and delivery, and ensuring compliance with FAR and procurement standards while maintaining thorough documentation and supporting program teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of procurement experience.
Associate’s degree with 4–6 years of procurement experience.
Knowledge of FAR and procurement ethics required.

Responsibilities

Manage Subcontracts and provide direction for Purchasing.
Assist Buyers in prioritizing materials for US Government and Commercial customers.
Create Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in response to customer requirements.
Represent the Company in negotiations with suppliers.
Place calls or releases against Subcontracts and track performance.
Review system for receipt of units and process POs and Acknowledgements.
Support Programs with pricing, sources, and turnaround time.
Perform duties of a Buyer to support the Company.

Skills

FARS knowledge

Procurement ethics

Market research

Supplier qualification

Cost analysis

Contract types knowledge

UCF / UCF formatting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Company Information

Job Summary

Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance, and delivery.

Responsibilities And Tasks

To Manage Subcontracts and provide direction/guidance for the Purchasing Department.
Assist Buyers in determining priorities for materials and services in support of US Government and Commercial customers.
To create Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of Programs in response to customer requirements.
Represents the Company in negotiations
Places calls or Releases against Subcontracts and tracks performance against Prime Contracts.
Reviews the system for receipt of units. Once found places the order, enters the Purchase Order (PO), prints a hardcopy, and ensures the Acknowledgements.
Supports Programs and Operations with Prices, Sources, and turnaround time as needed to further increase the business base.
Performs all the duties of a Buyer as needed to support the Company.
Maintains all documentation to support Subcontracts and the current status of units being repaired at Subcontracts.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification

A bachelor’s degree with 2 to 4 years of experience
An associate’s degree with 4 to 6 years of experience
Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):

ESD
Safety Training, as dictated by the Safety Department

Skills And Abilities

To understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and have the ability to differentiate between FARS and the acquisition of commercial items. Also, an understanding of electronic commerce.
Knowledge of the Standards of Conduct expected - Procurement integrity, Ethics, and Improper Business Practices.
The ability to understand the needs and methods to qualify a Supplier.
The ability to conduct and document market research.
The mastery of simplified acquisition procedures.
The ability to put together a solicitation using the Uniform Contract Format.
The ability to use the processes and techniques to analyze cost and pricing data submitted.
To possess the knowledge of the different types of contracts and when to use them.

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. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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