Leonardodrs
Senior Buyer
Milwaukee, WI, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2802 days ago
ProcurementCustomer SupportPower ElectronicsAccounts Payable
About the role
- Initiate and follow through on any supplier changes (Engineering Change Notices)
- Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements
- Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas, and provide this information as necessary
Responsibilities
- Execute/Generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of commodities or major subcontract items
- Facilitate and manage any supplier issues (i.e. cost, quality, delivery, customer service)
- Manage all aspects of supplier including Accounts Payable holds
- Lead negotiations and apply knowledge of commercial contract law and guidelines, practices and requirements to assess, plan and negotiate best terms and conditions and to minimize risk
- Establish and maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements
- Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements and related procurement records
- We provide engineering, manufacturing and lifetime support of our highly engineered products.
Requirements
- Bachelors' degree in relevant field or equivalent experience in related field
- Ability to understand military specs and read blue prints
- Ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts, breach by contract, etc.
- Knowledge and use of price and cost analysis
- Qualified applicants will have working knowledge of government contracts and requirements with an understanding of FAR and DFAR.
- Communicate supplier performance including supplier visits as required
Nice to have
- 5 years of experience in Purchasing
- preferred experience with FAR, DFAR, or similar
Skills
- For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- US Citizenship
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