Softworld, a Kelly Company - General Procurement Buyer

Job Title: 81684 - General Procurement Buyer

Job Location: Sterling Heights Michigan 48310

Onsite Requirements:

Previous Procurement/ Buyer experience
DoD program experience
Combat Vehicle or Automotive experience

Responsible for managing all affairs with the suppliers/subcontractors for various types of subcontracts/Purchase Orders including both fixed price and cost reimbursement.

Duties include:

Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of the General Procurement Buyer
Analysis of Oracle system material needs
Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQ's), Requests for Proposals (RFP's), and Request for Information (RFI's)
Cost analysis of proposals
Price analysis of quotes
Proposal fact finding
Negotiate proposals and offers to meet program and cost targets
Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration/monitoring to assure subcontractor compliance
Administer subcontracts/purchase orders, control costs and assure on-time delivery to support program requirements
Buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs
Serve as the focal point between the suppliers and functional departments/program offices
Manage Quality, Design, Payment issues with subcontractors
Coordinate "Source Selection" process
Ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
Administration of purchase orders via communication & onsite program reviews
Review and access all planning to assure subcontracts/purchase orders are placed within Vendor lead-time

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study. Supply Chain Management preferred
Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems
Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups
Ability to negotiate
Occasional domestic travel
Possible International travel
Strong communication (oral & written) and problem-solving skills
Strong problem solving and program management skills
Excellent business acumen
Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics
Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & the Internet business applications are desired but are not mandated
Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems and MRP
Ability to multi-task and proper management of workday and buying deck
Ability to obtain a US security clearance

* 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. *

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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