What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at General Atomics?
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 51,650 - 87,290
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under general supervision, this position is responsible for purchasing parts, materials, equipment, goods, and services necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organization.
- Reviews quotations and proposals and may conduct intermediate procurement negotiations.
- Validates purchase requisitions, selects or recommends suppliers, develops and solicits bids, analyzes and evaluates responses, negotiates prices and other terms, monitors delivery, and maintains necessary records.
- Maintains an awareness of available or potential suppliers and reviews and evaluates their operations to validate cost, quality, reliability, and ability to meet schedule and price requirements.
- Interacts with project personnel and internal customers and suppliers.
- May interact with program management and customer representatives.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
- Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
- Identifies, develops and selects qualified suppliers.
- Evaluates supplier reliability and performance.
- Coordinates competitive and sole source procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepares required support documentation.
- May participate as a team member on intermediate procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.
- May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management.
- Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.
- Maintains professional relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- May represent the organization as the primary purchasing contact on small contracts/subcontracts.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires an associate's degree in business administration or related discipline. Equivalent professional purchasing experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Must have an understanding of purchasing concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating the application of those principles, concepts, and practices.
- Must be customer focused and posses:
- The ability to provide solutions to a range of purchasing problems.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings to a variety of audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, and customers.
- The ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases.
- Strong computer skills. SAP experience is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
Salary range: 51,650 - 87,290
Salary : $56,820 - $96,015
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