Buyer

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We are seeking a Buyer to join our Procurement team in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This role, operating under general direction with limited oversight, is responsible for procuring a wide range of commodities, including assemblies, outside process services, custom laser products, electronic components, machined and fabricated parts, hardware, mechanical and electrical components, and technical services. The Buyer will support contracts, subcontracts, and internal operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing while maintaining quality and compliance standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

• Reviews and analyzes suppliers’ bids. Performs cost and/or price analysis.

• 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 assigned Purchase Orders.

• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Utilizes MS Office Suite, SAP, and other applications.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline along with six or more years of progressive professional purchasing experience. Equivalent professional purchasing experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Must be customer focused and possess:

  • the ability to provide solutions to a range of complex 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;

  • the ability to lead less experienced purchasing staff on projects; and,

  • strong computer skills.

• Working knowledge with Statements of Work and Drawings is desirable.

• Experience with T&M, Labor Hour, and FFP-Level of Effort PO Types desirable.

• Must have working knowledge of Excel.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• SAP experience is desirable.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.

• Limited travel may be required.