Buyer V

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Senior Buyer to join the Indirect Purchasing team at Torrey Pines, CA. This onsite role focuses on Facilities, Construction and Corporate Services procurement for complex contracts and supplier arrangements.

The Senior Buyer will lead bids, perform price analyses, negotiate terms, and ensure adherence to purchasing policies and government regulations, while managing purchase orders and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline with 15+ years of progressive professional experience in government and commercial purchasing.
• Thorough understanding of purchasing concepts, FAR and related regulations; broad application of these principles.

Responsibilities

• Purchases complex parts, materials, capital equipment, goods, and services to support contracts or internal units.
• Develops and solicits competitive and sole source supplier bids; analyzes supplier responses and conducts price analyses.
• Awards purchase orders, monitors delivery, and negotiates changes to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

57467BR

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our Indirect Purchasing team at our location in Torrey Pines, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes expertise in Facilities, Construction and Corporate Services procurement.

• Under consultative direction, this position purchases complex parts, materials, capital equipment, goods, and services necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organization.

• Validates purchase requisition requirements and/or statements of work.

• Selects or recommends potential suppliers.

• Develops and solicits competitive and sole source supplier bids.

• Analyzes and evaluates supplier responses.

• Perform Price Analysis.

• Provides leadership in proposal reviews with program management.

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

• Create well-written and fully supported procurement packages conforming to purchasing policy and procedures.

• Awards Purchase Orders and monitors delivery.

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

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

• Recommends changes/updates in purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

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

• Represents the organization as the primary purchasing contact on assigned purchases.

• Makes presentations as required.

• May provide guidance to less experienced colleagues on purchasing matters.

• May participate in the selection, development, and training of purchasing staff.

• 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.

• Performs 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 fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience in government and commercial purchasing. Equivalent professional purchasing experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

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

Must be customer focused and possess:

• Ability to provide innovative solutions to a range of complex purchasing problems.

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

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

• Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases.

• 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. Travel may be required.

Job Category:

Contracts/Sub Contracts/Purchasing

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

109,500

Pay Range High:

187,875

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.