Buyer III

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics, located in Rancho Bernardo, CA, seeks a Buyer to support procurement for contracts and internal operations. The role emphasizes purchasing hardware, materials, and services, while ensuring compliance with policies and government regulations.

The candidate will evaluate suppliers, analyze bids, and lead negotiations on terms, prices, and delivery schedules, coordinating with program management and customers as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline with six or more years of progressive professional purchasing experience.
• Must have a complete understanding of purchasing concepts, FAR and related government regulations; and experience applying those principles.

Responsibilities

• Purchases hardware, materials, equipment, and services to support a contract or internal organization.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and applicable government regulations.
• Reviews supplier bids and performs cost/price analysis.
• Conducts major procurement negotiations on terms, prices, and schedules.
• Maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Skills

Customer focus

Solutions-oriented

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Team leadership

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

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.

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

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to work within our procurement team supporting our EMS affiliate, located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Under general direction with limited review, this position is responsible for purchasing parts, materials, equipment, goods, and services necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organization.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Purchases hardware, raw materials, equipment, chemicals, and other goods necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organization.
• 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.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse background 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. Limited travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 68,770 - 116,193