Buyer II

Job Title

Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd., a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Summary of Responsibilities

Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance, and delivery.

Responsibilities and Tasks (Listed in Bullet Format) in Order of Priority to Be Successful

• To manage subcontracts and provide direction / guidance for the Purchasing Department.
• Assist buyers in determining priorities for materials and services in support of US Government and commercial customers.
• To create Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of programs in response to customer requirements.
• Represents the company in negotiations.
• Places calls or releases against subcontracts and tracks performance against prime contracts.
• Reviews system for receipt of units. Once found places the order, enters the purchase order (PO), prints a hardcopy, and ensures the acknowledgements.
• Supports programs and operations with prices, sources, and turnaround time as needed to further and increase the business base.
• Performs all the duties of a buyer as needed to support the company.
• Maintains all documentation to support subcontracts and current status on units being repaired at subcontracts.

Education, Experience & License or Certification

Skills and Abilities

Benefits

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 an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.