Associate Buyer-Commodity Professional
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement
In short
Saab, Inc. seeks an Associate Buyer-Commodity Professional in East Syracuse, NY, responsible for supplier communication, negotiations, contract review, and managing purchasing activities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field and proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Utilize appropriate tools and computer systems effectively.
- Apply strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
- Identify and qualify potential suppliers.
- Conduct negotiations, including but not limited to price, delivery, and terms and conditions.
- Review, interpret, and apply contractual terms and conditions while identifying and resolving contractual risks and requirements.
- Demonstrate a basic ability to interpret technical drawings.
- Request, obtain, and evaluate quotes.
- Coordinate Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests with suppliers.
- Effectively manage supplier relationships.
- Coordinate the resolution of invoice discrepancies.
- Analyze cost and pricing factors for pre-award and post-award purchasing activities.
- Maintain an understanding of FAR and DFAR flow-down requirements.
- Apply best practices to drive Supply Chain process improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline.
- Must be able to work on-site at our East Syracuse, New York location.
- Understanding of Supply Chain processes and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, communication skills, and negotiation skills necessary to function effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to review, interpret, negotiate, and redline NDAs, terms and conditions, and other contractual agreements.
- Ability to prepare and administer routine correspondence and purchasing-related documentation.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Material Handling, and Finance to close out open purchase orders.
- Ability to coordinate with suppliers to obtain product or service information, including pricing, availability, and delivery schedules, and to expedite or facilitate deliveries.
- Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain purchasing records and files documenting purchasing performance and compliance.
- Ability to develop knowledge of domestic and global commodity expertise within assigned categories.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, manage multiple tasks, remain self-motivated, and support concurrent requirements for internal and external customers.
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, if required.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Desired Qualifications
- Internship or professional experience in Supply Chain or Operations.
- Knowledge of or experience with Department of Defense (DoD) procurements and contracts.
- Prior work experience in Legal, Contracts, Procurement, or a Supply Chain-related field.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Skills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMRP
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About Saab
As a leading defence and security company, we offer solutions that range from the depths of the oceans to high in the sky, on land and in cyberspace, to keep people and society safe. Empowered by our 22,000 talented people, we constantly push the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. We design, manufacture and maintain advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. We are headquartered in Sweden and have major operations all over the world and are part of the domestic defence capability of several…
Company
SaabJob Posted
3 days ago
Expires
in 2 months
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$62,354–71,900 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Entry
Locations
East Syracuse, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor
Applicants
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