Buyer II

Elbit America, Inc.; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits

Long-Term Care

Legal assistance

Identity Theft protection

Pet Insurance

Tricare Supplement

Job summary

Elbit America, Inc. is seeking a Buyer II to manage moderately complex procurement activities for aerospace materials and services.

You will negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with suppliers, oversee the full procurement lifecycle, and drive supplier performance and risk mitigation to support production schedules. You will collaborate with program managers and engineering teams to develop procurement strategies, issue POs, and ensure compliance with regulations while pursuing cost savings

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS)
• Knowledge of electronic commerce
• Ethics and procurement integrity standards
• Ability to qualify suppliers
• Ability to conduct market research
• Understanding simplified acquisition procedures
• Ability to analyze cost and pricing data
• Knowledge of different contract types and usage

Responsibilities

• Source materials and manage supplier relationships while issuing purchase orders
• Ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition of high-reliability components meeting quality standards
• Create RFPs to support programs per customer requirements
• Represent the company in negotiations with suppliers
• Place and track releases against subcontracts and monitor performance vs prime contracts
• Review receipt systems and place orders with PO documentation and acknowledgments
• Support programs with pricing sources and turnaround time to grow business
• Perform duties of a Buyer to support the company as needed
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Collaborate with program managers to develop procurement strategies and timelines
• Negotiate terms and pricing for DoD contracts
• Coordinate cross-functional work with engineering, quality, and production
• Support cost savings/avoidance/reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing and value engineering

Skills

FARS knowledge

E‑commerce knowledge

Procurement ethics

Supplier qualification

Market research

Cost analysis

Contract types

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Buyer II is responsible for managing moderately complex procurement activities for a broad range of materials, supplies, and services, supporting operational and project requirements. This role conducts bid evaluations, negotiates pricing, delivery, and quality terms, and selects suppliers in alignment with technical specifications and regulatory standards. Buyer II oversees the full procurement lifecycle, including resolving supplier issues related to claims, returns, cancellations, and engineering changes, and conducts supplier site visits to assess production capabilities and performance. Leveraging experience in aerospace procurement and strong supplier management skills, Buyer II ensures effective sourcing, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of procurement processes to support organizational objectives.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Responsible for sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, issuing purchase orders, and maintaining optimal inventory levels to support production schedules
• This role is critical to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of high reliability components that meet stringent quality and performance standards
• 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 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 and increase the business base
• Performs all the duties of a Buyer as needed to support the Company
• Develop & maintain strong relationships w/suppliers to ensure quality, delivery & cost targets are met
• Collaborate with program managers and other stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, determine requirements, and establish procurement timelines
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers to ensure fair and favorable contracts for the DoD
• Cross functional collaboration with engineering, quality and production team
• Support Cost Savings/Cost Avoidance/Cost Reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing or improved purchasing strategies and value engineering projects

Skills and Abilities

• To understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and can 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 use the processes and techniques to analysis cost and pricing data submitted
• To possess knowledge of the different types of contracts and when to use them

Education, Experience & License or Certification

• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of experience
• Or Associate's degree with 4+ years of experience

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: Long-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. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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