BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair is seeking to hire a motivated material Buyer II. The candidate will be responsible for conducting moderate to complex procurement actions for various government programs in accordance with the prime contracts, FAR, DFAR, company policies and CPSR requirements. The individual should be able to analyze purchase requisitions; initiate RFQs/RFPs; review bids; select vendors; negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing of materials or services to be procured and issue/manage subsequent purchase orders utilizing CostPoint.
Required Skills and Education Required education: High School/GED
Essential Job Functions
The individual must have 3 years of purchasing experience with knowledge of FAR/DFAR.
• Processes and completes complex purchase orders; determines prices from available vendors which meet cost and quality guidelines; places orders.
• Conducts negotiations with suppliers to obtain products at the best quantity and cost in order to ensure end-users needs are met; negotiates delivery, terms and conditions, and pricing. Identifies future procurement opportunities to further procurement strategies.
• Coordinates with accounts payable to resolve any problems in order to ensure prompt payment and avoid delays to end user; coordinates with receiving departments to resolve receipt problems promptly so as to not cause any delay to end users.
• Solicits suppliers/vendors for materials/products/services through formal Requests for Services (FRS) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels. Conducts complex negotiations on terms favorable considering quality, delivery, and prices; receives and evaluates proposals, quotations, and bids for acquisitions.
• Maintains communication with suppliers during course of procurement action in order to ensure timely delivery in compliance with the requirements of the procurement document. Establishes relationships with new suppliers and develops new supply sources.
• Plans and coordinates the procurement of materials, products/services and equipment necessary for the operation of the business unit or assigned projects. Recommends changes to existing standards; ensures suppliers/vendor's adherence to industry standards, technical quality standards, and other corporate/business unit driven expectations.
• Analyzes bids for specification compliance, prices, delivery commitments and past performance. The candidate should be able to recommend either revisions or process improvements to meet company goals.
• Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.
Preferred Skills and Education Must have at a minimum of 3 years of Ship Repair experience Must have knowledge of Costpoint and Ariba
About BAE Systems Support Solutions BAE Systems is a premier global defense, aerospace and security company with approximately 90,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support and services.
The Support Solutions (S2) sector provides a wide range of products and services, including engineering, systems integration, ship repair, and readiness & sustainment for military and commercial customers throughout the product life cycle, anywhere around the world. This sector is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Core capabilities include: • Expertise as a leading provider of non-nuclear ship repair and overhaul services • Sustainment services to extend the viability of existing land and maritime platforms at home and in theater, while modernizing to meet evolving threats • Experienced partner providing seamless, onsite management of military and government customer operations • High-volume producer of protective and load-carrying gear for military personnel
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