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Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on X.

Job Description

•Determine best sources of supply from knowledge of supply base, product performance and capabilities.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule and terms
and conditions.
• Maintains and utilizes commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing.
• Establish preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from
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• Works with respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future
planned order release.
• Awards purchase orders in a timely manner to support the Program schedule needs as well as
department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns.
• Serves as liaison between Company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with
material deliveries to meet production schedules.
• Actively seek assistance of other departments to insure fulfillment of the purchase order.
• Interface with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate
efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production.
• Request assistance from interfacing departments to assist with completing purchases in
accordance with company and government regulations.
• Coordinate the resolution to supplier problems with interfacing departments.
• Interview supplier representatives and keep abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier
status.
• Participate on and lead continuous improvement activities.
• Support attainment of Process Based Leadership Scorecard Goals.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is preferred. 5-10 years functional experience may substitute
• Associate's degree is required
• 1-3 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required
• Entry level management experience is required
• 1-3 years of industry experience is required
• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
• ESD
• Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department Skills and Abilities
• FAR/DFAR - working knowledge.
• Aerospace, Military or similar industry.
• Requires an understanding of:
• Products
• Military specifications
• Federal acquisition regulations.

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].