Job Description

Job Title : 81684 - General Procurement Buyer

Job Location : Sterling Heights Michigan 48310



Onsite Requirements:

• Previous Procurement/ Buyer experience
• DoD program experience
• Combat Vehicle or Automotive experience

Job Description :

Responsible for managing all affairs with the suppliers/subcontractors for various types of subcontracts/Purchase Orders including both fixed price and cost reimbursement.

Duties include:

• Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of the General Procurement Buyer
• Analysis of Oracle system material needs
• Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQ's), Requests for Proposals (RFP's), and Request for Information (RFI's)
• Cost analysis of proposals
• Price analysis of quotes
• Proposal fact finding
• Negotiate proposals and offers to meet program and cost targets
• Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration/monitoring to assure subcontractor compliance
• Administer subcontracts/purchase orders, control costs and assure on-time delivery to support program requirements
• Buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs
• Serve as the focal point between the suppliers and functional departments/program offices
• Manage Quality, Design, Payment issues with subcontractors
• Coordinate "Source Selection" process
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
• Administration of purchase orders via communication & onsite program reviews
• Review and access all planning to assure subcontracts/purchase orders are placed within Vendor lead-time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study. Supply Chain Management preferred
• Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems
• Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups
• Ability to negotiate
• Occasional domestic travel
• Possible International travel
• Strong communication (oral & written) and problem-solving skills
• Strong problem solving and program management skills
• Excellent business acumen
• Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics
• Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & the Internet business applications are desired but are not mandated
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems and MRP
• Ability to multi-task and proper management of workday and buying deck
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance

** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. **

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