Buyer V
General Atomics
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our Indirect Purchasing team at our location in Torrey Pines, CA.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizes expertise in Facilities, Construction and Corporate Services procurement.
- Under consultative direction, this position purchases complex parts, materials, capital equipment, goods, and services necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organization.
- Validates purchase requisition requirements and/or statements of work.
- Selects or recommends potential suppliers.
- Develops and solicits competitive and sole source supplier bids.
- Analyzes and evaluates supplier responses.
- Perform Price Analysis.
- Provides leadership in proposal reviews with program management.
- May conduct major procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.
- Create well-written and fully supported procurement packages conforming to purchasing policy and procedures.
- Awards Purchase Orders and monitors delivery.
- Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.
- Ensures compliance with company and purchasing policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
- Recommends changes/updates in purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Maintains professional relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Represents the organization as the primary purchasing contact on assigned purchases.
- Makes presentations as required.
- May provide guidance to less experienced colleagues on purchasing matters.
- May participate in the selection, development, and training of purchasing staff.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.