Buyer

Business Unit: Cubic Integrated Supply Chain Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com. Job Details: Job Summary: Negotiates and purchases materials, equipment, and services from vendors and suppliers in accordance with authorizing documents, within assigned signature authority. Maintains purchasing schedule, supports procurement efforts through product/service delivery, negotiates and resolves procurement issues with vendors and suppliers. Prepares and maintains departmental reports and coordinates with all related departments through product/service delivery. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents will regularly exercise discretion and substantial decision-making authority. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of successful and timely procuring of parts, materials and services for specific commodity groups to meet purchase specifications. Reviews purchase requisitions for materials and services and liaises with requesting department(s) regarding requirements, specifications, quantity, quality and delivery dates. Analyzes and recommends substitutes or changes where cost savings or supportive deliveries will result. Resolves problems with vendors and buyers that may arise in the procurement process. Maintains purchasing schedule and status. Coordinates with vendors and suppliers to maintain purchasing schedule and expedite orders as necessary. Solicits and evaluates quotations and negotiates directly with vendor representatives for best price, delivery and terms. Awards purchase orders up to authorized signature authority, insuring compliance with government and/or company policies and procedures. Investigates and analyzes suitability of new vendors and suppliers as possible sources. Negotiates and resolves adjustments with vendors involving replacement of non-conforming materials to purchase specifications. Maintains all purchasing documents in accordance with government and company policies and procedures. Supports new business development by providing quotations/estimates to the cost estimating department as requested. Supports department goals for minimum vendor delinquencies and timely purchase requisition placement, timely processing of hold tags, rejections and cost estimating proposals. Performs spreadsheet analysis and reporting. Participates in total quality management, continuous process improvement and ISO 9001 (International Organization for Standardization) efforts. Keeps informed of current and developing market trends. Assists in maintaining procurement computer database. Performs functions of Senior Buyer as necessitated by workflow demands or requested by senior management. Trains and assists procurement personnel as required. Minimum Job Requirements: Four-year college degree plus a minimum of two years buying experience or six years equivalent experience, in materials management, business administration or closely related discipline. Materials Management Certificate desirable. Ability to read material and service specifications. Ability to analyze quotations against material specifications, negotiate and communicate effectively with vendors and internal customers. Solid computer skills, including the ability to effectively utilize computer spreadsheet programs. Must be able to manage procurement schedules, prioritize many assignments simultaneously, and work under tight deadlines. #LI-Hybrid -open to CUBIC locations in Huntsville, AL and Ashburn, VA The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need. Worker Type: Employee Cubic creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation that make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities that help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global challenges through innovation and service to our customers and partners. We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Cubic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive employee benefits program. All regular, full-time and part-time employees (working an average of 20 hours per week) are eligible for benefits that are effective on the first day of employment. Cubic offers medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability (company continues full pay and benefits for up to six weeks), life insurance options, critical illness and accident coverages, Flexible Spending Accounts, a pre-paid legal plan, travel accident insurance, an award-winning well-being program which includes an employer-funded lifestyle spending account, up to six weeks of paid parental leave, and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match. Employees can also take advantage of backup childcare, pet care, pet insurance, virtual tutoring, and a tuition reimbursement program. Many locations follow a 9/80 work schedule with time-off policies to help encourage employees to take time for rest and relaxation. Full-time salaried employees are eligible to participate in Cubic’s flexible time-off arrangement. Part-time and hourly employees accrue paid time-off (PTO)/Sick leave at a rate of 5.23 hours bi-weekly. Lastly, Cubic provides its employees 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. With a presence in over 60 countries and more than 5,000 employees worldwide, Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law. For more information on Equal Employment please visit: http://www.cubic.com/Careers/Applicant-Help To learn more, visit Cubic.com. Follow us on LinkedIn!