Senior Buyer

Job description

Sr. Buyer Precision Fuzing and Sensors is actively hiring for a Senior Buyer in Middletown, CT. The ideal candidate will have experience in the procurement of subcontracted materials and services which are complex, unique or of high dollar value. Responsibilities • Develop subcontract specifications, work statements and terms and conditions for the procurement of specific specialized commodities, prepare bid packages, conduct bidder’s conferences, analyze, and evaluate proposals. • Negotiate complex subcontract provisions, including elements of cost negotiations. • Develop new suppliers, write awards, and administer subsequent subcontracts. • Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or changes to subcontracts. • Assist in the development of subcontract policies and procedures. • Maintain effective liaison with suppliers/subcontractors and necessary company operating departments as to progress of materials, anticipated delivery schedules, etc. • Visit national and/or international supplier facilities as necessary. • Use automated information systems to produce and track purchase orders and related documentation. • Ensure appropriate documentation is available to provide adequate support for government audit. • Identify problem areas/issues; recommend and/or take corrective action. • Make presentations to company management as required. • May assign and direct the work of subordinate procurement personnel in department. • Assist supervision in periodic performance evaluation of personnel assigned train subordinate members of the department as necessary. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in a business or related field necessary. • 7-10 years of related experience required. • Broad knowledge of a specialized field such as procurement or contracts administration. • Requires ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics. • Good oral and written communication skills. Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30a-3:00p Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401k with employer matching contribution • Generous Paid Time Off For more than 85 years, our team at Precision Fuzing and Sensors has designed, tested, and manufactured the fuzing and sensor systems that defense programs depend on — delivering mission-critical reliability from a single, vertically integrated facility in Middletown, Connecticut. Precision Fuzing & Sensors has spent more than eight decades at the forefront of fuzing technology for defense and aerospace applications, trusted by every branch of the U.S. military and allied nations across the globe. Precision Fuzing and Sensors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. Precision Fuzing and Sensors and all its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Precision Fuzing and Sensors endeavors to make the careers website accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the Corporate Human Resources department at 860-632-1000. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.