Buyer II (Indirect / Non-Production)

Job Description

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

Perform specialized and diversified procurement functions required to supply material in accordance with Corporate Policies and Procedures; using the lowest reasonable price, ensuring the maximum quality goods delivered on-time to support manufacturing.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Analyze multiple requirements and which satisfy the requirements of the requesting program or department and are in the best interest of the company.
• Place purchase orders as needed. Follow-up on purchase orders, Supplier contracts and material status as required.
• May assist other individuals in expediting delinquent shipments and resolving other associated problems.
• Primary point of contact for problem receipts; secondary point of contact for resolving supplier quality issues, and purchase order accounting issues.
• Responsible for determining material requirements from engineering and production schedules.
• Supports Supply Chain with maintaining appropriate inventory levels, to achieve Cash Flow requirements.
• Work independently and arrive at decisions in line with company policies of good, ethical purchasing practices.
• May negotiate only (no execution of) short and long term contracts, agreements and blanket purchase orders by delegation of authority.
• Make presentations to customers (internal / external) and to management on the status of commodities and projects.
• Responsible for being the subject matter expert with regard to assigned commodities including analysis of market trends.
• Develop Commodity Management Strategic Plans.
• Develop and implement tactical plans, schedule and prepare management and analysis reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• When assigned, may assist in the direction of the procurement activity of the department and training of developing buyers.
• Perform other related duties as necessary to support the procurement process in four main areas; (I) data management, (2) data analytics, (3) sourcing and competition, (4) market analysis.

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Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

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Skills and Abilities

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Travel and Physical Requirements

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Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

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Paid Benefits

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Additional Benefits

9 / 80 schedule providing every other Friday off

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These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

Accessibility

Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at [email protected]

Disclaimer :

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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