Senior Aerospace Buyer & Supplier Strategist

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

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