Material Expeditor 

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. is hiring an Associate-Buyer-Commodity Professional as we expand our team to support multiple business areas across North America. This role will make an impact as a critical contributor to defense, security, and manufacturing programs by performing corporate procurement activities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Expediting Material to support the manufacturing teams

• Evaluate suppliers for strategic capability

• Negotiate price, delivery and terms and conditions of purchased items

• Understand and apply contractual Terms and Conditions.

• Read and understand drawings

• Obtain and evaluate quotes

• Coordinate RMA (Return Material Authorization) with suppliers

• Coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies

• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with internal and/or external customers as applicable.

• Effectively use appropriate tools and computer skills

• Effectively use problem solving skills and analytical thinking

• Identify and qualify potential suppliers

• Analyze cost/price factors for pre-award and post-award actions for purchases

• Understanding of the FAR and DFAR, processes and procedures with capability to drive improvements

Skills and Experience:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline

• 0 years related experience

Required Skills:

• Ability to understand procurement /Supply Chain and Material Requirement Planning

• Preparation and administration of routine correspondence and purchasing related documentation

• Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule (expedites and / or facilitate the delivery of goods to users).

• Communicates both verbally and in writing with internal customers as applicable

• Assist coordination of RMA (Return Material Authorization) with supplier Assists in resolution of invoice discrepancies

• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain purchasing records and files documenting Purchasing performance and compliance

Desired Experience:

• Knowledge/experience with Department of Defense (DoD) procurements and contracts.

• Prior work experience in U.S. Government Procurement, Procurement or Supply Chain-related field.

• Domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria: (i) pass a drug screen, (ii) complete a background check that will include, at a minimum, a criminal record check, and education and employment verification, and (iii) be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (unless granted an accommodation permitted by law and then in compliance with Saab’s requirements related to the accommodation, if any).

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, 3 weeks personal illness, bereavement, jury duty and disability

• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match

• Tuition assistance

• Employee assistance programs

• Employee stock purchase program with employer match

About Us:

Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 17,000 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.