Title: Senior Buyer / Sr Procurement Analyst
Location: Radford, VA - 24141
Pay: $40.00/hr - $48.00/hr. on W2
Duration: 6+ month contract to hire
Citizenship Requirement: US Citizenship or Perm Residents required
Shift: 9/80 schedule , 8am - 5pm
Position Description
This Senior Buyer role will support the Spares purchases for Radford Facilities
In charge of identifying, qualifying, and onboarding global suppliers with consideration of achieving the sector offset targets and other business objectives
Demonstrate technical capability in order to communicate effectively with design / component engineering on quality improvement topics and cost reduction / design change opportunities both internally and within the supply base
Exhibit good interpersonal skills in order to grow supplier relationships in order to support our business needs
Identify and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to introduce new and innovative technologies and processes to improve margins and service delivery
Monitor and evaluate global markets trends, intervene to manage/mitigate the impact of supply shortfalls or price adjustments, or market opportunities
Responsible for leading and implementing long-term strategic projects and executing long-term strategic supplier agreements
Drives strategic initiatives, manages and fully executes the RFQ process, analyzes supplier bids and makes sourcing decisions
Development of suppliers approved for quote while collaborating with program and category teams
Enhance and strengthen supplier relationships
Further the development and implementation of long-term strategic projects and engage in a high degree of collaboration and communication with commodity managers, tactical buyers and other integrated supply chain areas
Ability to analyze forecasted data and suppliers' bids
Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduction of cost
Ensure appropriate cost or price analysis is performed to determine the reasonableness of the supplier's bid or to develop a negotiation position to ensure that all compliance documentation requirements are met
Responsible for the prompt close-out of completed orders
Responsible for total supplier performance throughout the life cycle of procured materials and services
Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies
Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor
Skills Required
Working knowledge with developing RFQ/RFP, contracts, preparing financial analysis, negotiations, and PO documentation
Working knowledge of engineering requirements, terms, and blueprints
Ability to manage data, analytics, and reporting in ERP
Experience Required
Experience with purchasing multiple commodities
Experience with reading and interpreting schematics and component drawings
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel)
Experience Preferred
Experience in the Defense Industry Experience in ITAR restrictions and FAR/DFAR requirements Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Experience in Supplier audits
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree and 4 years' work experience or equivalent experience
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