Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Shift Timing: First Shift

Location: Simi Valley CA 93063

Duration :- 6 Months Contract(with possible Extension)

Job Summary:

The Buyer applies expertise across a range of purchasing activities, including pricing, negotiating with suppliers, and securing the best value for high-quality goods and services. This role involves complex purchasing tasks while ensuring adherence to government laws, regulations, and management objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform complex purchasing activities such as pricing, negotiating volume discounts, contract terms, and the delivery of goods/services.

• Negotiate the best terms (price, delivery, and payment) with suppliers to ensure high-quality products at the best value, while efficiently processing purchase orders.

• Establish source selection criteria for evaluating quotations, including target pricing.

• Evaluate quotations from potential suppliers and decide on awarding purchase orders.

• Implement formal and legal contractual documentation into purchase orders, ensuring compliance with corporate and government requirements.

• Resolve discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance.

• Ensure compliance with government laws, regulations, and procurement policies and procedures.

• Identify issues, initiate corrective actions, and establish problem resolution timelines.

• Maintain current and accurate data in the purchasing system (e.g., delivery dates, pricing, change orders).

• Perform other assigned responsibilities as needed.

• Consistently exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant matters.

• Ensure regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. May require working nights, weekends, and additional hours as necessary.

Job Specifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in procurement.

Skills and Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and practices in aerospace/manufacturing environments.

• Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role.

• Ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, manage the bidding process, and analyze bid results.

• Strong track record of successful negotiations, especially with license contracts.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, utilizing judgment based on multiple data sources.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to drive tasks to completion.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management.

• Familiarity with production planning and demand forecasting.

• Experience using procurement software, such as SAP.