Senior Buyer

Business Unit: Cubic Integrated Supply Chain Company Details: Cubic offers an opportunity to provide innovative technology for government and commercial customers around the globe, helping to solve their future problems today. We’re the leading integrator of payment and information technology and services for intelligent travel solutions worldwide, and the leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in an innovative environment, we want to talk to you about your next role at Cubic! We are seeking employees inspired by technology, and motivated by the rewards of hard work, commitment, teamwork, quality, integrity, and respect. We invite you to explore opportunities with Cubic. Job Details: Job Summary: Negotiates and purchases materials and services involving engineering and technical requirements that are of a complex nature, high dollar value and/or critical need. Provides guidance and assistance to lower level procurement personnel. Places purchase orders within assigned signature authority. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Undertakes complex procurements involving engineering and technical requirements in full compliance with federal acquisition regulation (FAR) and government statutes. Administers procurements with major suppliers that are considered industry partners. Procures materials and services from approved suppliers in accordance with company policies and procedures • Coordinates procurement renewals to ensure uninterrupted supply or service schedules • Monitors marketplace trends and evaluates and develops new supplier sources. • Negotiates and awards procurements in a cost-effective manner ensuring most favorable price, terms and delivery dates • Provides liaison with requesting departments and suppliers regarding procurement requirements, specifications, quality and delivery dates • Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts • Administers awarded purchase orders in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions and program needs • Supports department goals for minimum vendor delinquencies, timely purchase requisition placement and timely processing of hold tags, rejections, and cost estimating proposals. Evaluates status and expedites purchase orders as required • Develops and maintains all necessary weekly and monthly reports associated with assigned desk • Assists Business Development, Material Cost Estimating, Contracts and other departments, as requested, to develop proposals for new business • Provides guidance and assistance to lower level procurement personnel • Participates in total quality management (TQM), continuous process improvement (CPI) and ISO 9001 (International Organization for Standardization) efforts. Creates and presents reports on progress toward company TQM/CPI/ISO goals and/or supplier performance • Performs purchasing/subcontract management duties • Performs spreadsheet analysis and reporting • Assists in maintaining procurement computer database. Trains and assists procurement personnel as required • May perform other functions as assigned such as: • Material planning • Systems reviews, new systems pilots, training, etc. • Department interface with Program Office and Engineering on new programs • Participation on Process Improvement teams • Small Business administration Minimum Job Requirements: Four-year college degree, or equivalent, in materials management, business administration, technical or closely related discipline, plus a minimum of six years of technical buying experience which includes complex procurements. Materials management certificate desirable. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications. Ability to conduct and administer complex technical procurements, perform price and cost analyses for new business proposals, and effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers and internal customers. Must have a working knowledge of FAR. Must possess solid computer skills including the ability to effectively utilize PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications. Must be able to manage procurement schedules, prioritize many assignments simultaneously, and work under tight deadlines. 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!