Lead Buyer-Commodity Professional

Job Description :

Saab, Inc. is hiring a Lead Buyer-Commodity Professional with prior experience working in the Defense industry 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 performing corporate procurement activities including, but not limited to, the following :

Develop competitive material proposals in support of new business development efforts

Perform cost / price factors analysis for cost reasonableness for pre-award and post-award actions

Negotiate price, deliveries, NDA’s, Agreements, and terms and conditions of purchased items

Identify and assist in the qualification of potential new suppliers

Manage large (tier 1) suppliers in execution of purchase orders

Develop, analyze and report on supply chain performance metrics

Provide procurement expertise and influence on cross-functional teams

Mentor and train Level 1, 2 and 3 Buyer-Commodity Professionals in completing daily tasks

Compensation Range : $94,800-$120,900

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)

8+ years related experience

Experience working in the Defense industry

Required Skills :

Advanced knowledge and experience in Procurement / Supply Chain and Material Requirement Planning Systems

Experience negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements

Possess vast knowledge of Government contracting (to include FAR / DFARS) and key business processes.

Ability to perform cost / price factors for pre-award and post-award actions for cost reasonableness of purchases

Multiple commodity Material knowledge

Domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Citizenship Requirements :

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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