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Overview

Being on the BlueHalo team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation not just every once in a while, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare and each BlueHalo employee plays a key role. Thats why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. Were committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family all across BlueHalo Nation is the ultimate perk. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career at BlueHalo?

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BLUEHALO, LABs PROCUREMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN ORGANIZATION IS SEEKING A MOTIVATED, PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL (BUYER) WHO WANTS TO DEVELOP THEIR PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLLY CHAIN EXPERTISE IN THE US FEDERAL MARKET AND GROW THEIR CAREER IN THE GLOBAL PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN ARENA.

THIS POSITION WORKS INDEPENDENTLY WITH MINIMAL SUPERVISION AND PROVIDES PROCUREMENT SUPPORT TO THE COMPANY AND ITS AFFILIATES THROUGH THE FINANCIAL/ SHARED SERVICES ORGANIZATION.

Responsibilities:

+ Review and execute procurement requests for goods and services and ensure compliance with company procurement procedures as well as US Federal Acquisition Regulations and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS).

+ Perform complex purchase transactions with dollar liability; generate purchase orders accordingly.

+ Lead source selection efforts to obtain adequate competition, price reasonableness and cost savings and reduce long lead material times.

+ Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of complex factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for developing solutions.

+ Works with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list in order to achieve program objectives.

+ Conduct vendor due diligence and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

+ Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain necessary information to complete all actions.

+ Prepares purchase orders in Unanet software. Ensures suppliers documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs (as necessary) are ready prior to engagement.

+ Negotiate terms and conditions and adequately flow down the necessary contractual requirements to suppliers.

+ Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders.

+ Works to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location.

+ Perform track and manage all outstanding action items to completion.

+ Resolves discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier.

+ Manage Return Material Authorization (RMA) process, repair status and refund receipts.

+ Acts as backup to other procurement team members.

+ Performs other duties directed by the Vice President of Procurement or Procurement Manager(s).

+ Contributes to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain.

Youre required to have this

+ Bachelors Degree with three (3) years or more of procurement experience or 6 plus years of experience or equivalent experience in lieu of education.

+ A solid understanding of all steps from procurement to payment (requisition, approval, purchase order, receipt, and billing); understand the sourcing related steps (requirements definition, analysis category, strategy planning, vendor selection, strategy execution, contract allocation).

+ Good working knowledge of CPSR, FAR, DFARS, GSA and other Acquisition Regulations.

+ Ability to maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and practices.

+ Organized, detail and customer-oriented, and dependable.

+ Effective analytical, oral, and written communication skills for customer/vendor relations and interfaces.

+ Experience with ERPs, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and other Microsoft Office packages

+ Experience with Unanet not required, but a plus.

+ Ability to apply concepts of basic and advanced mathematics in order to calculate discounts, interests, commissions, percentages etc.

+ Ability to read and interpret moderate terms and conditions of sales and purchases.

+ Ability to work in dynamic environment and handle multitasking efficiently.

+ Experience working with high level (i.e. executive) internal and external customers preferred.

Desired:

+ Some Working knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC), contracts law and commercial contracting best practices.

+ Some experience with international vendor relations and international contracting activities is preferred.

Leading the Transformation

The BlueHalo Effect It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace. Its who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe. Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured. Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect EEO Statement BlueHalo is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to Recruiting@bluehalo.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

ID2024-5195

Job LocationsUS-NM-Albuquerque