Highlights
The Buyer will prioritize schedule and best value in support of the Client-3 ramp, coordinate closely with SEMAC, GSC, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers, and resolve procurement roadblocks affecting production. The Buyer prepares bid packages, solicits and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates pricing and delivery terms, and awards purchase orders within established authority.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Grand Prairie, TX |
| Industry | Government and Military |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | https://www.planitgroup.com/ |
Description
The Material Buyer supports Client-3 procurement execution by developing and administering purchase orders for specialized materials, equipment, and services. The Buyer prepares bid packages, solicits and evaluates supplier proposals, negotiates pricing and delivery terms, and awards purchase orders within established authority.
The Buyer will prioritize schedule and best value in support of the Client-3 ramp, coordinate closely with SEMAC, GSC, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers, and resolve procurement roadblocks affecting production. Responsibilities also include processing PO changes, maintaining accurate SAP data, tracking supplier commitments, and supporting delivery recovery actions.
Minimum of 2 days on site required, must be willing to accommodate 4 days on site as program requires.
Basic Qualifications:
1) Bachelor's Degree from Accredited university
2) 2 years experience in working in Procurement and/or Overseeing clients/customers/suppliers.
3) 2+ years professional experience using Microsoft Office, SAP
4) Communication, written & verbal
5) Procurement/Commercial, business acumen and analytical skills
6) US Citizenship Required, position is not able to support anyone with Dual Citizenship of another country.
Desired qualifications:
-Strong procurement/commercial, business acumen, financial control and analytical skills.
-Experience in working in multi-functional organizations and a proven ability to achieve profession and business goals.
-Capable of operating to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
-Confident self-starter, with an ability to innovate and think laterally, work confidently both individually and as part of a team.
-Ability to work within established processes and procedures.
US Citizenship Required, position is not able to support anyone with Dual Citizenship of another country.
The Buyer will prioritize schedule and best value in support of the Client-3 ramp, coordinate closely with SEMAC, GSC, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and suppliers, and resolve procurement roadblocks affecting production. Responsibilities also include processing PO changes, maintaining accurate SAP data, tracking supplier commitments, and supporting delivery recovery actions.
Minimum of 2 days on site required, must be willing to accommodate 4 days on site as program requires.
Basic Qualifications:
1) Bachelor's Degree from Accredited university
2) 2 years experience in working in Procurement and/or Overseeing clients/customers/suppliers.
3) 2+ years professional experience using Microsoft Office, SAP
4) Communication, written & verbal
5) Procurement/Commercial, business acumen and analytical skills
6) US Citizenship Required, position is not able to support anyone with Dual Citizenship of another country.
Desired qualifications:
-Strong procurement/commercial, business acumen, financial control and analytical skills.
-Experience in working in multi-functional organizations and a proven ability to achieve profession and business goals.
-Capable of operating to tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.
-Confident self-starter, with an ability to innovate and think laterally, work confidently both individually and as part of a team.
-Ability to work within established processes and procedures.
US Citizenship Required, position is not able to support anyone with Dual Citizenship of another country.
About Company
PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits.
Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.