JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer II for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is responsible for procurement of goods and services. This position is responsible for supporting purchasing requirements through supplier solicitation, price analysis, negotiations, purchase order placement, and supplier performance monitoring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Solicit pricing, delivery, quality, and other information as required to support procurement efforts
• Write clear purchase orders with language that conforms to the UCC, DFARS, and FAR
• Accumulate like requirements to obtain quantity discounts
• Actively participate with material planners to determine the best economic order quantity based on supplier manufacturing processes
• Develop requirements forecasts based upon current program knowledge
• Perform price analysis as required
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the supplier
• Monitor supplier delivery, quality, financial health, and cost performance
• Maintain awareness of supplier capabilities and any changes in supplier status, and communicate as appropriate
• Develop and conduct price, cost, and terms negotiations as necessary
• Document the results of price, cost, and terms analysis and negotiations
• Ensure the selected supplier is capable of supporting requirements from a delivery, quality, cost, capacity, and technical standpoint
• Prepare clear documentation justifying all aspects of the procurement
• Manage supplier effectivity cut-in dates for design changes
• Help resolve supplier payment issues
• Continually monitor and update supplier lead times
• Participate in commodity and other team meetings as required
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of supply levels for assigned commodities
• Maintain a current understanding of laws impacting assigned commodities
• Primarily use fixed-price or time-and-materials contracting
• Award to the low-cost bidder or document clear rationale for alternate source selection
• Write clear and complete solicitations that conform to award requirements
• Ensure all suppliers solicited can meet minimum performance requirements
• Advocate for timely supplier payment
• Participate in the engineering change process by soliciting cost and incorporation point information and formally communicating approved configuration changes through purchase order amendments
• Approve supplier progress/performance invoices and maintain records indicating payment and liquidation balances
• Manage workload to ensure placement of orders prior to supplier lead-time cutoff
• Monitor key suppliers to ensure risks are identified for key products and technologies

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and to promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Associates degree in a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of purchasing experience, preferably within the aerospace and defense industry
• Experience using competitive and single source solicitation techniques
• Prior expediting or scheduling experience or equivalent education may be substituted

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance
• Effective listening, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Must be able to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Motivated self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong organization and record keeping skills for inventory, tracking, and calibration of test equipment
• Conflict resolution and relationship management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy and thoroughness
• Good business acumen
• High-level proficiency in MS Excel
• Ability to analyze bids and proposals
• Familiarity with federal, state, or local government purchasing processes and regulations preferred
• ISM certification preferred

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves standing and walking most of the time but may involve sitting for brief periods of time. Must be comfortable working outdoors. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. 

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights 

ASC EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement 

ASC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@alloysurfaces.com or call (703) 574-6049 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.