Buyer - Defense

Job Description Buyer - Defense ( **Job Number:**

299276 ) **Description**

**JOB SUMMARY:**

To perform necessary duties to purchase materials, supplies, spares, equipment, services, component repair and overhaul as required by a wide variety of procurement categories. Prepares RFPs, negotiates with suppliers, participates in supplier selection and contract. Deal directly with suppliers and internal customers to provide exceptional customer service.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- Issues Request for Proposals (RFPs) supporting US Government and International programs in FAR 15 and commercial contracting environments

- Performs price analysis reports, examination of supplier proposals, and coordination of USG/customer flow downs to suppliers during new contract and engineering change proposal contracting activities.

- Supports internal and external procurement system audits by the USG or other organizations

- Negotiates with vendors to obtain economical prices, quantities, delivery dates, and establish improved procurement programs according to Textron Aviation specifications, production schedules, material requirements, and company policies and procedures

- Initiates and approves purchase orders and subcontracts in SAP, Ariba and SAP e-sourcing. Reviews receiving reports to determine status and follow-ups on supplier commitments to assure contract compliance. Negotiate/Administer Long Term Agreements and Pricing Agreements as required

- Provides purchasing cost savings by developing alternate supplier sources, material substitutes, improved material handling, storing, transporting methods, and purchasing techniques

- Compiles and maintains a reference file pertaining to items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventory via the use of established departmental reporting methods

- Complies with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures, import/export regulations, and employs sound business practice.

- Working with appropriate management personnel, reviews inadequacies and irregularities in purchased materials and help establish applicable corrective action

- Negotiates direct and indirect procurement buys and agreements relating to Government aircraft and service programs

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:**

* Bachelors degree required in Supply Chain, Business or related field

**Qualifications**

**QUALIFICATONS:**

* Good computer skills including Microsoft Office

* Strong written and verbal communication

* SAP Experience preferred

* US Government procurement experience preferred

* Strong analytical skills

* Attention to detail, goal oriented

* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time sensitive responsibilities

* Highly motivated

* Ability to work in team environment

***The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.***

Pay Transparency Policy Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information. **Primary Location**

: US-Kansas-Wichita