Buyer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity as a Buyer to work within our Purchasing team, located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews, interprets, and recommends contractual terms and conditions in compliance with company policies and applicable government regulations.
• Exhibits excellent writing and organizational skills in creating contract packages that support purchasing decisions; maintains proper documentation required for compliance.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and select qualified suppliers based on price objectives, quality standards, and delivery metrics.
• Validates purchase requisitions, develops and solicits bids, analyzes and evaluates supplier responses, performs in depth cost or price analysis.
• Conducts major procurement negotiations involving payment terms, quality clauses, and government flow-downs as appropriate.
• Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes; incorporates changes based on internal customer requirements.
• Ensures competitive and sole source procurements meet contract/subcontract objectives.
• Manages supplier on-time delivery and quality performance throughout contract term.
• Provides leadership in developing innovative solutions when purchasing issues arise.
• Represents the organization as a prime purchasing consultant to internal and external customers.
• Utilizes expertise in strategic sourcing of raw materials, electronic components, and/ or other services in support of production and program requirements.
• Provides guidance to internal customers on purchasing matters; mentors less experienced team members.
• Conducts post-award follow-ups; expedites and negotiates changes relative to delivery, customer requirements, and supplier performance.
• Utilizes MS Office Suite, SAP, and other applications.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive internal, external and customer information.
• Expected to work in a safe and ethical manner to ensure compliance with Company policies, and procedures and applicable government regulation.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• 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.
Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline along with ten or more years of progressive professional purchasing experience. Equivalent professional purchasing experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of purchasing concepts and principles, FAR, DFAR, and related governmental rules and regulations; demonstrate a broad application of those principles, concepts, and practices.
• Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to provide creative solutions to a wide range of problems and challenges; (2) excellent communication and presentation skills to accurately document subcontracts and report status; (3) good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees, managers, and customers; (4) the ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases.
• Strong computer skills.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing guidance to less experienced purchasing staff on projects.
• Travel may be required.