Senior Buyer

Company Information: Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense 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. Fueled by more than 800 talented employees and a proud 65-year legacy of night vision production excellence, Twenty-Six Defense’s Warfighter Systems business is rooted in the heart of Virginia’s Roanoke Valley. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll find a unique blend of southern hospitality, outdoor adventure, and the energy of a thriving city – all alongside a purpose you can be proud of coming to work each day. As a world leader in low-light sensor technology, the Warfighter Systems team is engineering the future of image intensifiers and night vision goggle systems as we enter a new era of the networked battlespace. Trusted by the U.S. and nearly 100 allied countries, our technology supports those in harm’s way during the most critical moments, with one goal in mind: bring them home safely. The work our employees perform each day plays a direct role in national security, and our shared purpose is what truly makes Warfighter Systems so extraordinary. Join our collaborative team, where each voice is valued, and you can thrive, develop, and make a real impact! Job Summary: The Senior Buyer evaluates requisitions for custom nonstandard items, confers with technical personnel on specifications and possible alternatives, determines the best sources of supply, and maintains and utilizes commodity knowledge & market conditions to reduce component pricing. Establishes preferred suppliers while setting expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from those suppliers. Works with the respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release. Responsibilities and Tasks: Strong ability to lead component purchasing commodity lane to achieve scheduled results and commit to contract delivery dates Requires technical knowledge of products, military specifications, and federal acquisition regulations Determines and develops the best sources of supply from knowledge of the supply base, product performance, and capabilities Obtains quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule, and terms and conditions Negotiates and drafts fixed pricing agreements with selected suppliers Capability to manage the Twenty-Six Defense Vendor Managed Inventory Program (VMI) and control the demand signals from EPR via electronic file distribution Manages commodity purchase order placement on time to support the Program schedule needs, as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns Assures all specifications and regulations are provided in the purchasing agreements Provides recommendations for orders over the dollar threshold and, after receiving approval, negotiates and awards these orders Serves as liaison between the company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules Actively seek the assistance of other departments to ensure fulfillment of the purchase order Interfaces with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production Performs in-depth price analysis utilizing commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing Establishes preferred suppliers and initiates expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers Works wit…

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