Buyer III

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Buyer III to join the Procurement team in Rancho Bernardo, California. The Buyer III handles sourcing for diverse commodities, conducts supplier evaluations, negotiates terms, and ensures on-time, cost-effective purchasing aligned with contracts and regulations.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related field with six+ years of experience. SAP experience is desirable; onsite work. Travel 0-25%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline along with six or more years of progressive professional purchasing experience.
• Must have a complete understanding of purchasing concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating a complete application of those principles, concepts, and practices.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• The ability to provide solutions to a range of complex purchasing problems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers.
• The ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases.
• The ability to lead less experienced purchasing staff on projects.
• Strong computer skills. SAP experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Identifies, develops and selects qualified suppliers.
• Evaluates supplier reliability and performance.
• Coordinates competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepares required support documentation.
• Reviews and analyzes suppliers' bids. Performs cost and/or price analysis.
• Conducts major procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.
• Participates in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
• Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.
• Maintains professional relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• May represent the organization as the primary purchasing contact on assigned contracts/subcontracts. May make presentations as required.
• May provide advice to professional or technical staff on purchasing matters.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organization

Team leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

57805BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We are seeking a Buyer III to join our Procurement team in Rancho Bernardo, California. Under general direction with limited review, the Buyer III is responsible for procuring parts, materials, equipment, goods, and services required to support contracts, subcontracts, and internal operations. This position manages a broad range of commodities, including assemblies, outside process services, custom laser products, electronic components, machined and fabricated parts, hardware, mechanical and electrical components, and technical services. The Buyer III ensures timely and cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality, schedule, contractual, regulatory, and company compliance requirements.

The position evaluates and selects suppliers, analyzes bids and pricing, conducts negotiations, monitors supplier performance, and serves as a primary purchasing contact for assigned purchase orders or contracts. The Buyer III may also provide guidance to less experienced purchasing personnel and represent the organization in meetings and presentations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.

• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.

• Identifies, develops and selects qualified suppliers.

• Evaluates supplier reliability and performance.

• Coordinates competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepares required support documentation.

• Reviews and analyzes suppliers' bids. Performs cost and/or price analysis.

• Conducts major procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.

• Participates in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.

• Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.

• Maintains professional relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers.

• May represent the organization as the primary purchasing contact on assigned contracts/subcontracts. May make presentations as required.

• May provide advice to professional or technical staff on purchasing matters.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline along with six or more years of progressive professional purchasing experience. Equivalent professional purchasing experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Must have a complete understanding of purchasing concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating a complete application of those principles, concepts, and practices.

• Must be customer focused and possess:

• The ability to provide solutions to a range of complex purchasing problems.

• Strong communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers.

• The ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases.

• The ability to lead less experienced purchasing staff on projects.

• Strong computer skills. SAP experience is desirable.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

Job Category:

Contracts/Sub Contracts/Purchasing

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

69,500

Pay Range High:

116,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

No

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.