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Buyer I

By Light Professional IT Services LLC
Port Orange, FL Other
POSTED ON 1/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Overview

The Buyer I supports the supply chain management group in the procurement of materials for the manufacture and integration into By Light’s simulation training equipment and other systems. Developing external vendor relationships, while also satisfying internal customer requirements, is critical. The position is within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization.

 

A result driven individual managing vendors and commodities with a focus on cost reduction and continuous improvement. Able to maintain procurement best practices, while delivering customer-specific solutions, and meeting program schedule needs. Qualities as demonstrated through professionalism, commitment, job ownership, teamwork, and ethical integrity.

Responsibilities

Manage commodities or a group of vendors to assure supply chain objectives are met. The position is responsible for managing vendors, placing orders to meet production needs, resolving engineering and quality issues. Typical duties of the Buyer I include, but are not limited to: 

  • Day-to-day purchasing function: Requisition to purchase order placement, order management, and supply base responsibilities.
  • Purchase materials from vendors at the lowest total cost, while considering quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
  • Work closely with the Production Control function to support program schedule.
  • Support part management and the Engineering Change function.
  • Support the material review board (MRB) in product disposition and resolution.
  • Monitor and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery.
  • Develop request for quote (RFQ), solicit, analyze, and maintain quote files.
  • Meet procurement FAR/DFARS regulations, and ISO standards.
  • Maintain records and files, as required. 
  • Risk mitigation: Recognize critical issues in advance and solve, when possible, and advise manager prior to impacting business goals.
  • Assure purchasing best practices are understood and followed.

Required Experience/Qualifications

  • Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Professional and ethical behavior
  • Must portray a courteous and customer-conscious demeanor.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

  • Have or currently be completing coursework to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
  • 3 years hands on purchasing experience working on day-to-day procurement activities.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Systems
  • Materials, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management Professional Certification
  • Understanding and evidence of competence in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and ITAR compliance; in particular, procurement requirements for firm-fixed pricing defense contracts
  • Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint ERP system.

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

  • U.S. Citizenship

Physical Demands

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time using normal office furniture
  • Ability to lift and carry 40-50 pounds

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