Strategic Commodity Buyer & Sourcing Expert

Saab; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Buyer-Commodity Professional to support supply chain processes and strengthen Saab's supplier base from its East Syracuse, NY location. The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, negotiations, and cost analysis across pre- and post-award activities.

The candidate should have a business-related degree with 2+ years of related experience and proficiency in MS Office and MRP systems. Government contracting exposure (FAR/DFAR) is a plus, with a focus on cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline (B.S. in Supply Chain Management preferred), with 2+ years of related experience.
• Must be able to work on-site at our East Syracuse, New York location.
• Understanding of Supply Chain processes and MRP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Exposure to Government contracting, including FAR/DFAR and key business processes.
• Strong attention to detail, with organizational, communication, and negotiation skills necessary to function effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to review, interpret, negotiate, and redline NDAs, terms and conditions, and other contractual agreements.
• Ability to prepare and administer routine correspondence and purchasing-related documentation.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Material Handling, and Finance to close out open purchase orders.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers to obtain product or service information, including pricing, availability, and delivery schedules, and to expedite or facilitate deliveries.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain purchasing records and files documenting purchasing performance and compliance.
• Ability to develop knowledge of domestic and global commodity expertise within assigned categories.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, manage multiple tasks, remain self-motivated, and support concurrent requirements for internal and external customers.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, if required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Utilize appropriate tools and computer systems effectively.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Identify and qualify potential suppliers.
• Conduct negotiations, including but not limited to price, delivery, and terms and conditions.
• Review, interpret, and apply contractual terms and conditions while identifying and resolving contractual risks and requirements.
• Demonstrate a basic ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Request, obtain, and evaluate quotes.
• Coordinate RMA (Return Material Authorization) requests with suppliers.
• Effectively manage supplier relationships.
• Coordinate the resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Analyze cost and price factors for pre-award and post-award purchasing activities.
• Maintain an understanding of FAR and DFAR flow-down requirements.
• Apply a best practices approach to drive Supply Chain process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Supplier management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Buyer-Commodity Professional to support supply chain processes and strengthen Saab's supplier base from its East Syracuse, NY location. The role emphasizes on-site collaboration, negotiations, and cost analysis across pre- and post-award activities.

The candidate should have a business-related degree with 2+ years of related experience and proficiency in MS Office and MRP systems. Government contracting exposure (FAR/DFAR) is a plus, with a focus on cross-functional