Buyer III Madison, MSOklahoma City, OK Evergreen

Working across the globe V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security streamline logistics and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose our $3.9B company and 16000 people work alongside our clients here and abroad to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity respect responsibility and professionalism.

A Level 3 Buyer (Senior Buyer) will buy and administer purchase orders for various V2X Programs which may involve both foreign and domestic subcontractors. This position will execute and administer various types of Purchase Orders (POs) through close-out ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures legal guidelines FAR/DFARS clauses and customer requirements. Work on complex procurement matters in both domestic and contingency locations and provide Program Management with contractual guidance while exercising sound ethical and professional judgment within a broadly defined best practice and written policy structure. Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interests of V2X Systems Corporation during all discussions and interactions with customers and suppliers. Drafts Request for Quotes determines price reasonableness leads negotiation efforts with suppliers and reviews and interprets clauses PO modifications agreements and other legal documents as required. Supports all internal and external audits. Operates under the functional guidance of the Supply Chain organization and the Corporate Purchasing Manual while coordinating closely with other functional departments.

Job Responsibilities

• Purchasing of primarily services and materials/supplies in support of the HQ site and programs as required. Responsible for the total procurement process sourcing through closure of purchase order to include thorough documentation
• Purchases a variety of services materials and supplies.
• Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers.
• Evaluate bids select and recommend suppliers negotiate price delivery quality and service.
• Follows up on all awards until completion of the order.
• Works with Accounts Payable as required resolving issues on suppliers invoices.
• Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies.
• Coach Junior & mid-level Buyers in the Organization.
• May be required to travel on Temporary Assignments to Programs both CONUS/OCONUS in support of program and mission requirements.
• Other projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education:One year of related experience may be substituted for one year of education if a degree is required.
  • BS/BA Degree
• Experience:
  • Must have 6 years of professional experience relating to Procurement subcontracting purchasing & contract management.
  • Must have working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) contract law purchasing policies and procedures basic software worksheet technologies and the ability to meet with work with and brief senior management personnel.
  • Customer service oriented detail focused pro-active behavior multi-task capability. Must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to train lead projects and direct employees.
• Skills & Technology Used:
  • Good problem-solving negotiation and organizational skills/techniques strong communicator possesses analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word Excel Outlook and SharePoint.
• Other Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance AD&D and disability benefits
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.