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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 4 hours ago

Buyer 3 (Procurement Analyst) - 260893

Pocasset, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $104K/yr

6+ years exp

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, specializes in advanced unmanned solutions for defense and marine research. The Buyer will be responsible for procuring materials and negotiating agreements with suppliers, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and regulations.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Hiring Manager

Meggan Hope

Responsibilities

Procures raw materials, components, tooling, equipment and purchased services

Plans and schedules purchases for material orders

Negotiates agreements with suppliers to attain acceptable quality, best price and timely deliveries for the company

Understands and follows the corporation policies and guidelines regarding the ethical conduct of purchasing activities

Maintains contact with all markets and vendors from which the company procures goods or services through personal contact, professional associations and trade publications

Prepares vendor purchase orders, enters into computer and emails as required

Issues and monitors company quotation requests for all material to be purchased

Works within the cost reduction program aimed at lowering overall purchased goods costs

Uses good independent judgment and works with little to no direction

Processes approved requisitions in the ERP system

Sources new suppliers based on policies and procedures for ISO 9001:2015 and government contract requirements

Manage procurement processes in compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations

Ensuring all purchasing activities align with internal Policies and Procedures in support of CPSR audits

Other duties as assigned

Procures, sources and negotiates the buying of machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization

Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives

Monitors performance of suppliers

Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions

Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics

Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules

Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records

May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages

Qualification

Government contracts purchasingCostpoint ERPAPICS CertificationCommodity managementPurchasing in manufacturing

Required

6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience

Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance