Buyer Job at General Atomics and Affiliated Companies, San Diego, CA

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  • General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our Indirect Purchasing team at our location in Torrey Pines, CA. Under general direction, this position is responsible for soliciting/purchasing parts, materials, equipment, goods, and services. Reviews quotations and proposals and may conduct major procurement negotiations. Validates purchase requisitions, selects or recommends suppliers, develops and solicits bids, analyzes and evaluates responses, negotiates prices and other terms, monitors delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Maintains an awareness of available or potential suppliers and reviews and evaluates their operations to validate cost, quality, reliability, and ability to meet schedule and price requirements. Interacts with project personnel, program management and customer representatives.

DUTIES & 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 non-competitive procurements to meet required purchase dates and prepares required support documentation.
  • Drafts solicitation, reviews and analyzes suppliers' bids. Performs cost and/or price analysis.
  • Conducts procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.
  • Participates in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customers.
  • 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. May make presentations as required.
  • May provide advice to professional or technical staff on purchasing matters.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job Qualifications:

  • 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 have a complete understanding of purchasing concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating a complete application of those principles, concepts, and practices.

Must be customer focused and possess:

  • 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;
  • Ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases;
  • Ability to lead less experienced purchasing staff on projects; and,
  • Strong computer skills. 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.

Salary: $68,770 - $116,193

Travel Percentage Required: 0 - 25

Relocation Assistance Provided: Provided

US Citizenship Required? Yes

Clearance Required? No

Workstyle: Hybrid

Job Tags

Relocation package,

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