Analysis Skills, Business Administration, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Data Management, Data Sets, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Parallel Programming, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Engineering, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Management, SAP, Supply Chain, Support Documentation, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection
Position Details:
Title: Buyer
Shift : M-F 8am-5pm
Location : Medley, FL 33178
Duration: 9 months Contract with potential extension
Citizenship : US Citizenship or a Perm resident required
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Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Specialist - Buyer, to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing purchase orders and support documentation in compliance with departmental policies.This person will have their own commodity of products to purchase and track delivery on. Key duties include issuing POs across multiple programs, managing all phases of procurement (from development through closeout), and ensuring supplier delivery commitments align with program schedules.
Your key responsibilities will be submitting compliant RFQs, perform price analyses, and negotiate for fair pricing, supporting proposals by requesting, analyzing, and evaluating supplier quotations, participating in program and supplier reviews, as well as continuous improvement initiatives, Build and maintain professional relationships with Customers and Suppliers, Assist team members with procurement activities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Advanced Excel skills to efficiently manage large data sets and requisition lines. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to handle parallel program activities.
What You Will Do
As a Principal Specialist - Buyer, you will manage Purchase Orders from supplier selection to RFP/RFQ submission, quote receipt, analyzing quote, negotiating quote , documenting PO, and monitoring supplier issues and delivery.
Actively monitor open orders, update status, and ensure that Operations and Program personnel are notified of any delivery date changes; escalate to expedite when necessary.
Seek new sources of supply when necessary. This involves working closely with Supplier Quality and Engineering to complete necessary processes for adding a new, qualified supplier.
Ability to successfully manage long-term supplier relationships.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree in project management, business administration, engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
Two years of prior Buying Experience
Qualifications We Prefer:
Ability to work closely with internal customers (Operations, PM, Engineering, Quality, etc.)
Support Raytheon's initiatives and KPI's such as Supplier OTD, Cost Savings, and Continuous Improvement events
Adherence to Supply Chain processes, standards, and operational plans in support of procurement goals.
Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word
Advanced Excel skills to efficiently manage large data sets and requisition lines.
Experienced in SAP
Able to solve problems and develop risk mitigation plans
Strong negotiations skills
Team oriented must be an active participant
Able to self-manage
Strong work ethic, multi-tasking
Domestic Travel may be required 10%
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