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Vectrus · 1 week ago

Senior Procurement Analyst / Buyer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary to execute program requirements.

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.

Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid packages.

Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards.

Other projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualification

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ProcurementDefense industryFederal acquisition regulationsAcquisition management systemRfqsRfpsSupplier selectionBest value analysisFinancial information presentationMicrosoft officeCompany policiesSupplier interfaceCommunicationConfidentialityProblem-solvingSAP SoftwareV2X Supply ChainStrategic RelationshipsUS NavyAir ForceGovernment CustomersProblem Solving Business Relationships

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, JD, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.

C.P.M. or A.P.P. through ISM is a plus, or certification through NCMA.

4+ years of related experience in procurement for complex US Government programs, including experience in the Defense Industry.

Must be U.S. Citizen.

Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Acquisition Management System (AMS).

Must have experience with preparing RFQs / RFPs, reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions, and making best value source selection decisions to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet schedule requirements.

Experience must include bid solicitation and supplier selection based upon best value analysis with a federal contractor.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.

Some travel will be required.

Must adhere to Company policies / procedures and management instruction.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly.

Excellent communications skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are required.

Preferred

Proficiency with SAP software to report and place purchase orders and plans.

Working knowledge of V2X Supply Chain policies and procedures, or equivalent.

Experience in establishing strategic relationships with key suppliers who provide materials and services to the US Navy, Air Force, or government customers and are aligned to the Company’s needs.

Ability to apply sound judgment to problem solving.

Ability to develop strong business relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.