Procurement Buyer for Defense Contractor

3 days ago

Orlando, United States C4 Advanced Tactical Systems Full time

C4 Advanced Tactical Systems, LLC (CATS) is a certified Build to Print, U.S. manufacturer specializing in complex and precision products. We provide many services including manufacturing, integration/testing, environmental testing, quality assurance, and logistics services.

Our primary focus is on quality and customer satisfaction. We are ITAR compliant and welcome FMF contracts and pass-through procurement for U.S. origin products.

CATS 90,000 square foot modern facility is in Central Florida, minutes from Orlando International Airport. Our facility includes a spacious office area, five production clean rooms, high-bay area and ERP integrated warehouse.

We are seeking Procurement Buyers to join our team. If youre a passionate self-starter, CATS is a great place to get ahead. Apply today

Job Summary

The Buyer role with this organization participates in all functions related to contract manufacturing procurement and planning beginning with analysis of requirements, soliciting and evaluating proposals, sourcing and qualifying suppliers, negotiating pricing, managing scheduling, tracking contract Bills of Materials (BOM) to purchase orders, purchase order maintenance, close-out(s) in ERP system, vendor relationships (domestic and international), and management of returns, rework, and warranties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Analyze and understand requirements for assigned commodities, not limited to: Batteries, Cases, Castings, Machining, Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), CNC Mechanical Assemblies, Complex CNC Machining Parts, Gears, Harnesses, Large CNC Parts, Metal Forming, Motors, ICGs, MPC Cradles, Simple CNC Parts, Springs, and Standard CNC Parts.
  • Recommend competitive sources of supply based on vendors qualifications and ability to perform specific contract requirements and maintain on-time delivery in accordance with best practices, ISO standards, company policies and procedures.
  • Perform cost analyses and best price analyses to provide pricing recommendations for Awards, justify and process Cost Impacts, and determine need and re-payment schedules for Advanced Payments.
  • Leverage pricing, delivery schedules, and procurement terms and conditions to ensure compliance with all contract provisions and risks.
  • Issue applicable RFQs/RFIs, BAFTAs, and Purchase Orders in accordance with Planning Detail Reports, PRBs and PRB action items, and/or Program Ground Rules and Assumption Directives.
  • Maintains digital purchase order documentation in shared drive for Peer Reviews and Audits: ensuring PO documentation completeness for issued or assigned Purchase Orders: Signed Peer Reviews, adhering to naming conventions, maintaining amendments, documenting applicable flow downs, Signed approvals, proof of demand, supplier signed documentation and acknowledgement, Sole Source Memos (as applicable), updated Buyer's Justification Memos, RFQ/Award documents and applicable e-mail transmissions, current NDAs and Vetting Certificates, and following close-out processes.
  • Reconcile assigned commodity exceptions on Open Order Reports, Planning Detail Reports, Invoice Discrepancy Reports, Quality Control Quarantine Reports, and VRMA (Vendor Return Material Auth) Reports.
  • Expedite assigned commodity purchase orders from cradle to grave.
  • Maintain purchase orders in ERP system: set-up, account allocation, delivery schedule, tracking receipts and returns, tracking to contract BOM, purchase order maintenance and close-out.
  • Develop and maintain robust, ethical supplier relationships to ensure qualified vendors comply with procurement standards, schedules, and other requirements. Resolve procurement issues, including supplier progress and/ or problems.
  • Conduct regularly scheduled tele-meetings and on-site visits with suppliers, recording minutes of meetings and action items.
  • Participate in supplier quality surveys and/or supplier performance rating reporting.
  • Communicate with management, accounting, warehouse, and manufacturing operations functions within the organization to ensure procurement and planning requirements are met in a timely fashion according to the master schedule.
  • Participate in continual process improvement focusing on supply chain. Evolve and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for procurement and planning processes and systems.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, and export/import regulations.
  • Support and/or perform other activities relative to Procurement functions, not limited to, Procurement Compliance Reviews, Supplier Vetting, Program Reviews, and Internal Procurement Auditing.
  • This position is subject to change at the discretion of management and additional duties may be applied.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A.

Education and/or Experience

  • Four-year degree in related field (Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Etc.).
  • Minimum 5 years in Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
  • CPIM or CPM a plus.
  • FARS and DFARS a plus.
  • Thorough understanding of ERP system transaction flow is a must.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications software & databases.
  • Defense industry experience is a plus.
  • Work Environment/ Corporate Culture

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

9/80 work schedule or as assigned by Director of Supply Chain & Procurement.

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401K, Holidays, Vacation, PTO, Christmas holiday plant shutdown.

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