Job Listing Description

Buyer

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Buyer for an opening in Bristol, PA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Issue requests for quotation/bid/proposal & analyze supplier quotes to determine best source in terms of cost, conformance to requirements, and delivery
• Generate reliable cost estimates that accurately reflect the cost and customer requirements.
• Organize data and estimates from various functional areas into cohesive, auditable and consistent cost packages.
• Analyzes material estimates to ensure cohesiveness and consistency with the Proposal Action Plan.
• Develops material cost histories and estimates to support proposal packages, audits, and negotiations.
• Document fair and reasonable pricing per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by performing cost and and/or price analysis.
• Maintain accurate PO documentation per FAR/ Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) requirements and internal policies and procedures
• Purchase required materials, equipment, and services in accordance with the established Division and Corporate Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Meet established PPV (Purchase Price Variance) targets for cost reduction and cost avoidance.
• Initiate and maintain effective and professional relationships with suppliers.
• Select, develop and maintain suppliers capable of meeting quality, cost, timing and technology expectations
• Support Client objectives by ensuring supplier commitment to continuous improvement
• Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws (FAR, S/OX, etc.)
• Provide information / data, through outside contacts, on new materials, equipment, processes, and lead-time to respective department heads for their review.
• Advise respective department heads of economic conditions, obsolescence
• Negotiate cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Monitor - status open purchase orders to ensure punctual delivery.
• Resolve and process accounts payable / invoice discrepancies.
• Aide in resolution of receiving discrepancies.
• Negotiate the return of non-conforming material and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Department Manager.


REQUIREMENTS:
• Purchasing experience utilizing ERP and MRP (i.e.: Infor LN, Infor Visual, SAP, BAAN)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word and Excel)
• Purchasing experience utilizing Infor LN or BAAN preferred
• Commodity purchasing experience of electronic components & machined parts preferred
• APICS, purchasing (ISM) or Purchasing Professional certification preferred
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred
• Small Business Professional Certification preferred


EDUCATION:
• B.S. Degree in business, engineering or equivalent with Two years of purchasing experience with at least 1 year experience using FAR/DFARs flow downs within the manufacturing & AD industry. (Or 2 years post-secondary/Associates Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience; Or Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience)

SHIFT:
9/80

MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

 
Job Number: 189899
Job Location: Bristol, PA
Rate: $27 to $32.00 DOE
Duration: 9 months
Input Date: 04/04/2021
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: LaVada Pulley
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: lpulley@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com

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