Job Summary:The Senior Buyer evaluates requisitions for custom nonstandard items, conferring with technical personnel on specifications and possible alternatives; determines the best sources of supply; 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 electronic/electromechanical component purchasing teams to achieve scheduled results and commit to contract delivery datesRequires technical knowledge of products, military specifications, and federal acquisition regulationsDetermines and develops the best sources of supply from knowledge of the supply base, product performance, and capabilitiesObtains quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule, and terms and conditionsNegotiates and drafts fixed pricing agreements with selected suppliersCapability to manage the ESA Vendor Managed inventory Program (VMI) and control the demand signals from EPR via electronic file distributionManages commodity purchase order placement in a timely manner to support the Program schedule needs, as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turnsAssures all specifications and regulations are provided in the purchasing agreementsProvides recommendations for orders over the dollar threshold and, after receiving approval negotiate and awards these orders.Serves as liaison between company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedulesActively seek the assistance of other departments to ensure fulfillment of the purchase orderInterfaces with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for productionPerforms in-depth price analysis utilizing commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricingEstablishes preferred suppliers and initiates expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliersWorks with respective team members to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order releaseRequest assistance from interfacing departments such as Finance or Legal as required, negotiating the purchase in accordance with company and government regulationsCoordinate the resolution of supplier problems with interfacing departmentsInterview supplier representatives and keep abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier statusProvide leadership and training for Commodity, Specification, and Transformation BuyersParticipate in and lead continuous improvement activitiesSupport attainment of Process-Based Leadership Scorecard GoalsOther related duties as assigned by supervisor Skills and Abilities: Commodity Management ExperienceElectromechanical or Electronic component and/or assembly experienceFAR/DFAR - strong working knowledgeAerospace, Military, or similar industryDemonstrate electronic/mechanical knowledgeKnowledge of fixed pricing agreements and vendor-managed inventoryRequires technical knowledge of products, military specifications, and federal acquisition regulations Education, Experience, License, or Certification: Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience5+ years of industry experience is preferredTraining Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position): ESDSafety Trainingas dictated by the Safety Department #LI-TS1