Sr. Buyer (REF1620F)

Company Description

Elbit Systems of 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. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

Update: This person can be based out of any Elbit America location listed below. However, travel will be required for anyone not based in the primary program location, Charleston, SC.

Charleston, SC (Hybrid if local - 3 days a week in office)

Fort Worth, TX (Hybrid, with 25% to 30% travel; approximately 1 week per month to Charleston)

Merrimack, NH (Hybrid, with 25% to 30% travel; approximately 1 week per month to Charleston)

The Sr Buyer will be responsible for all materials planning and Purchasing activities for assigned products and/or Manufacturing work cells to meet the guidelines established by the Master Schedule.  Purchase a wide variety of nonstandard, specialized and custom equipment and materials requiring knowledge of electronic and/or mechanical product specifications and sources of supply. 

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Provides input to management for financial budgets for assigned programs on a monthly basis.
• Works under the direction of a manager to adjust deliveries in order to maximize cash flow.
• Under general supervision, works on “developmental” and “transition to production” programs.
• With the guidance of more senior level staff, determines supplier capabilities and works with multiple suppliers to establish a competitive environment.
• Visits key program suppliers – with support, evaluates capacity or capabilities.  Utilizing knowledge of ethics, knows when to question supplier requests.
• Has basic understanding of how ERP works and the interaction with BaaN modules.
• Releases discreet jobs and requisitions, manages most exceptions, and uses pegging to identify and correct problems from the ERP workbench.
• Releases orders to suppliers with more discreet scheduling than suggested to optimize inventory levels.  Capable of setting up Kanbans with assistance.
• Prioritizes items thru inspection.  Coordinates resources to expedite competing priorities.
• Works with suppliers to implement a previously defined inventory replenishment strategy.
• Utilize knowledge of Lean to apply continuous improvement to daily activities.
• Able to effectively interact with team members. Can create written and verbal reports and may deliver presentations with some management involvement.  Communicates internal problems or issues to managers.
• With guidance from Management, reviews data and understands how the information affects program success.
• Cooperates with coworkers and helps team leader meet goals. Shares information and ideas with the team.  Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities.
• Sends out quote packages.
• Groups like items for negotiations.
• Attends CCB if supporting a program. Can disposition most ECOs without assistance.
• May train lower level Buyer Planners on routine tasks.
• Completes scheduled basic status reporting and notifies management of any issues that may impact customer delivery or quality.
• Possesses some familiarity with regulatory requirements (RoHs, Reach, FAA, FDA, FAR/DFAR, ITAR) that directly affect their program. 
• With assistance, performs basic price analysis and conduct price negotiations
• Works with internal customer to establish delivery schedule; leads weekly intercompany review meetings.
• Contacts supplier to request RMA and checks for export license, as required.
• Actively participates in MRB meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
• The person assigned to this position has the full responsibility and authority to execute all essential duties as described above.

Authorities:

• Negotiate and award purchase orders committing company funds in support of Program Schedule and Budgetary requirements.
• Identify and establish new sources of supply.
• Other delegated duties as assigned by supervisor

Business Relationships:

• Operations
• Program
• Finance
• Suppliers