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Elbit Systems of America · 12 hours ago

Procurement Specialist

Roanoke, VA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products and services in the defense and commercial sectors. The Procurement Specialist will evaluate requisitions for custom nonstandard items, determine the best sources of supply, and maintain commodity knowledge to reduce component pricing while establishing preferred suppliers.

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Responsibilities

Strong ability to lead component purchasing commodity lane to achieve scheduled results and commit to contract delivery dates

Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications and federal acquisition regulations

Determines and develops best sources of supply from knowledge of supply base, product performance and capabilities

Obtains quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule and terms and conditions

Negotiates and drafts fixed pricing agreements with selected suppliers

Capability to manage the Elbit America Vendor Managed Inventory Program (VMI) and control the demand signals from EPR via electronic file distribution

Manages commodity purchase order placement in a timely manner to support the Program schedule needs as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns

Assures all specifications and regulations are provided in the purchasing agreements

Provides recommendations for orders over dollar threshold and after receiving approval negotiate and award these orders

Serves as liaison between company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules

Actively seek assistance of other departments to insure fulfillment of the purchase order

Interfaces with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production

Performs in-depth price analysis utilizing commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing

Establishes preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers

Works with respective team members to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release

Request assistance from interfacing departments such as Finance or Legal as required, negotiating the purchase in accordance with company and government regulations

Coordinate the resolution to supplier problems with interfacing departments

Interview supplier representatives and keep abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status

Provide leadership and training for Commodity, Specification and Transformation Buyers

Participate on and lead continuous improvement activities

Support attainment of Process Based Leadership Scorecard Goals

Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Commodity Management ExperienceFAR/DFAR knowledgeOracle ERP experienceElectromechanical componentsAerospace industry experienceTechnical product knowledgeContinuous improvementNegotiation skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree with 5 to 7 years of experience

Commodity Management Experience

Electromechanical or Electronic component and/or assembly experience

FAR/DFAR - strong working knowledge

Aerospace, Military or similar industry

Demonstrate electronic/mechanical knowledge

Knowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory

Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications and federal acquisition regulations

Oracle ERP experience

Preferred

5+ years of industry experience is preferred

Benefits

Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off

Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future

Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts

Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available

Flexible Vacation & PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more

Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Company

Elbit Systems of America

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Elbit Systems of America is an Defense Electronics, Homeland Security, Commercial Aviation, and Medical Instrumentation providing company. It is a sub-organization of Elbit Systems.

Founded in 1983

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees