Buyer I-III
Company: Kratos Defense
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionGENERAL JOB SUMMARY:The Buyer is responsible for
supporting the sourcing, value analysis, bidding, negotiation,
selection, approval, purchase, receipt, and quality of all
materials for assigned commodities. The Buyer works closely with
Material Program Managers and Production Planners to ensure
supplier quality requirements and customer delivery is achieved
through accurate and timely management of purchase orders for
assigned commodities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The duties and
responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Buyers. Each
level of Buyer has additional duties and responsibilities
listed.
- Supports the development and maintenance of effective supplier
relationships to achieve company goals to include achieving
schedule, reducing material lead times, improving quality, reliable
delivery performance and favorable pricing.
- Obtains competitive bids as appropriate.
- Researches sources of supply and requests supplier viability
data (i.e. Survey Information, ISO Certifications).
- Updates and maintains supplier records.
- Reviews, reports and updates ERP (CinCom) data related to
supplier records.
- Supports Supplier Performance Reviews by printing reports,
organizing data reviews with buyers, obtaining approvals, and
issuing report and cover letter to suppliers.
- Supports senior level buyers with transactions for return to
vendor, Government owned property and other buyer
responsibilities.
- Attends meetings both internal and with suppliers, as
needed.
- Follows established QMS procedures.
- Takes initiative in recognizing and proposing process
improvement opportunities.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
- Other assignments and/or projects as required. Buyer I
- Primary source for procurement of MRO materials and other
non-direct materials.
- Utilizes system reports and other sources to meet production
requirements and minimize inventory holding costs.
- Participates in the disposition of surplus, salvage, returned
and discrepant materials.
- Notifies appropriate personnel when ordered material may be/or
is past scheduled delivery date.
- Reviews material requirements to support production schedules
and avoid expediting fees. Buyer II
- Manages procurement for small project-unique materials and some
commodity procurement.
- Utilizes system reports and other inputs applying limited
experience and judgment to meet production requirements and
minimize inventory holding costs.
- Responsible for effective supplier management, tracking of
supplier issues and performance, sourcing, proposals and supplier
consolidation efforts.
- Mentors and trains level I Buyers. Buyer III
- Manages procurement for assigned project unique materials,
assigned commodities, and Sub-Contracts.
- Obtains competitive bids as appropriate. Quotes new materials
for existing customers and new projects/Sales.
- Develops sources of supply and manages supplier
performance.
- Utilizes system reports and other inputs applying advanced
experience and judgment to meet production requirements and
minimize inventory and increase turns.
- Utilizes experience and judgment to solve complex problems and
recommend solutions proactively.
- Mentors and trains level I-II Buyers. Other Job Functions
- Other duties may be assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Each successive level of
Buyer builds on the identified knowledge, skills and abilities
listed for the previous level(s) Buyer.
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as
required by government standards
- Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
- Ability to interact appropriately with the public when
necessary
- Ability to adhere to workplace rules Buyer I:
- Ability to solve problems with assistance, resulting from the
nature of items produced and purchased.
- High degree of integrity; solid judgment and initiative.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability
to interface well with other internal departments and outside
suppliers.
- Proficiency in automated business planning and control systems
(MRP), as well as MS Office applications.
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple
priorities and follow- assignments through to successful
completion.
- Must be able to think analytically to complete work while
meeting deadlines.
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities and be willing to
seek assistance as needed from peers and/or manager.
- Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively
in a team.
- Must be able to professionally handle a fast-paced work
environment with competing demands and/or shifts in priorities.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security
clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
Buyer II:
- Ability to solve complex problems independently resulting from
the complex nature of items produced and purchased, with limited
assistance. Buyer III:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Foreign language skills a large plus.EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE:Buyer I:
- B.S. Degree in related field preferred, Minimum of 1 year
directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or
composites manufacturing environment. Additional experience may be
considered in lieu of degree. Buyer II:
- B.S. Degree in related field preferred, minimum of 3 years
directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or
composites manufacturing environment. Exposure or limited
experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Some experience managing/measuring supplier performance. Buyer
III:
- B.S. Degree in related field preferred, minimum of 8 years
directly related experience, preferably in an aerospace or
composites manufacturing environment. Exposure or limited
experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience managing and measuring supplier performance
required.WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Office and or manufacturing environment
- Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key,
phones)
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 0-10% May
be required between KUAS locations and or vendor sites.
Keywords: Kratos Defense, Sacramento , Buyer I-III, Other , Sacramento, California
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