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Saab is Hiring a Buyer-Commodity Professional Near Syracuse, NY
Job Description:Saab, Inc. is hiring a Buyer-Commodity Professional as we expand our team to support multiple business areas across North America. This role will make an impact as a critical contributor to defense, security, and manufacturing programs by continuously improving Saab, Inc’s. supplier base including, but not limited to, the following:
The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.
Skills and Experience:
Drug-Free Workplaces: Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits:Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.
- Negotiate price, delivery and terms and conditions of purchased items
- Understand and apply contractual Terms and Conditions
- Read and understand drawings
- Request, obtain and evaluate quotes
- Coordinate RMA (Return Material Authorization) with suppliers
- Manage the supplier onboarding process and paperwork
- Coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies
- Effectively communicate with internal and/or external customers
- Effectively use appropriate tools and computer skills
- Effectively use problem solving skills and analytical thinking
- Identify and qualify potential suppliers
- Analyze cost/price factors for pre-award and post-award actions for purchases
- Understanding of the FAR and DFAR flow downs
- Ability to productively work within a best practices approach in order to drive supply chain processes improvements
The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline (B.S. in Supply Chain Management preferred)
- 2 years related experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Possess understanding of Government contracting (to include FAR/DFAR) and key business processes
- Attention to detail, strong organizational, communication and negotiation skills necessary in a team environment
- Ability to understand Procurement/ Supply Chain and Material Requirement Planning
- Preparation and administration of routine correspondence and purchasing related documentation
- Collaborate cross functionally with business areas such as Manufacturing, Material Handling and Finance to close out open purchase orders
- Collaborate and coordinate with suppliers to obtain product or service information, such as price, product availability, and delivery schedule updates (expedites and/ or facilitates the delivery of goods to users)
- Communicate with internal and external customers as applicable
- Prepare, organize and maintain purchasing records and files documenting purchasing performance and compliance
- Domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities
- Work comfortably in a team environment, multi-task, be self-motivated and support concurrent requirements for different internal and external customers
- Have ability to obtain security clearance
- Knowledge/experience with Department of Defense (DoD) procurements and contracts
- Prior work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain-related field
Drug-Free Workplaces: Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits:Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
- 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
- Tuition assistance
- Student loan assistance
- Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs
- Employee stock purchase program with employer match
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Retail
SALARY
$63k-78k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/21/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/06/2024
WEBSITE
saabrealtors.com
HEADQUARTERS
LEESBURG, VA
SIZE
50 - 100
TYPE
Private
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Retail
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