Buyer I (E-6B Cls Program) Oklahoma City, Ok

Job Responsibilities

• Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics.
• Monitors performance of suppliers.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends and maintains necessary records.
• Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, parts, services and/or supplies necessary for the operations of an aerospace organization.
• Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions.
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet required schedules.
• Other projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Quotes (RFQ) and bid packages.
• Maintains the highest ethical personal and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a public trust position (if required for the position).
• Some travel will be required.
• Must have experience with preparing RFQs/RFPs, review and negotiate terms and conditions, make best value source selection decisions to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability and ability to meet schedule requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and Company Proprietary data.
• Experience must include bid solicitation and supplier selection based upon best value analysis with a federal contractor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, being able to present financial information clearly and succinctly.
• As a government contractor, Vertex Aerospace requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment in accordance with Executive Order 14042. Exceptions to this policy are granted on a case-by-case basis for those that request a religious or medical accommodation. A vaccination status form and proof of vaccination, if applicable, is required.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are required.
• Must be able to work weekends, other shifts and overtime as required.
• Must adhere to Company policies/procedures and management instruction.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (if required for the position).
• Bachelor’s Degree and (0)zero years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR Associate Degree with a minimum of four (4) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience, OR completion of high school or equivalent and a minimum of eight (8) years of directly related government, industrial or aerospace purchasing or subcontracting experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficiency with FAR requirements and U.S. Government subcontracting
• Experience in establishing strategic relationships with key suppliers who provide materials and services to the US Navy, Air Force, or government customers and are aligned to the Company’s needs
• Proficiency with SAP software to report and place purchase orders and plans
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain and Material Management processes.
• Forecasting and planning experience related to US Navy, Air Force, or other government program requirements