Senior Buyer

at  General Atomics and Affiliated Companies

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Buyer to join our Contracts and Procurement team for the following location: San Diego, CA.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in business administration or a related discipline along with fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience purchasing. Equivalent professional purchasing/subcontract experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a comprehensive and thorough understanding of acquisition principles, theories and concepts, experience with FAR and related governmental rules and regulations supporting major defense agencies (i.e. DoD, NASA); and experience demonstrating a broad application of those principles, theories, concepts and regulations.
• Must have experience supporting Government customer proposals.
• Background in reviewing PO documentation for compliance to FAR/DFARs and company policies and procedures and training/development of Buyers and Purchasing Support Specialists is desirable.
• Must have experience with PO types such as FFP, FFPLOE, T&M, and cost type contracts.
• Must have experience and familiarity with special payment types (ie. milestones, PBPs, progress payments, etc.).
• Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex problems; (2) excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings and communicate new concepts to a variety of audiences; (3) excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties; (4) the ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; (5) the ability to lead less experienced professional employees on projects; and (6) excellent computer skills.
• International buying experience is desirable (ie. ITAR, EAR, export/import compliance).
• Working knowledge of Excel (ie. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graph creation) is desirable.
• Must have working knowledge of SAP.
• Ariba experience desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required

• Serves as an interface for proposals between the proposal support team, Buyers, engineering, finance, and contracts.
• Back-up to primary proposal interface for compiling supplier related cost and schedule elements of proposals in accordance with customer RFP requirements.
• Back-up to the primary proposal interface for the review and approval of proposals to ensure proposals meet RFP requirements and are in accordance with GA policies and procedures.
• Lead efforts to develop and improve PR to PO placement through efficient and effective integrated processes.
• Conducts peer reviews of Buyer PO Documentation for compliance to company policies and procedures.
• Prepares RFP/RFQ’s and analyze/evaluate supplier bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and department operating procedures and customer proposal requirements.
• Provides peer reviews, as needed, of PO documentation over $10K and provides training and guidance to Buyers and support staff.
• Participate in the selection, development, and training of Purchasing staff.
• Support Procurement Compliance by participating in Post Award Audit.
• Represents the organization as the primary Buyer on assigned Orders to internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Makes presentations to internal and external representatives as required.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Preforms 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.
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Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in business administration or a related discipline along with fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience purchasing. Equivalent professional purchasing/subcontract experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a comprehensive and thorough understanding of acquisition principles, theories and concepts, experience with FAR and related governmental rules and regulations supporting major defense agencies (i.e. DoD, NASA); and experience demonstrating a broad application of those principles, theories, concepts and regulations.
• Must have experience supporting Government customer proposals.
• Background in reviewing PO documentation for compliance to FAR/DFARs and company policies and procedures and training/development of Buyers and Purchasing Support Specialists is desirable.
• Must have experience with PO types such as FFP, FFPLOE, T&M, and cost type contracts.
• Must have experience and familiarity with special payment types (ie. milestones, PBPs, progress payments, etc.).
• Must be customer focused and possess: (1) the ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of unusually complex problems; (2) excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings and communicate new concepts to a variety of audiences; (3) excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties; (4) the ability to organize, schedule and coordinate multiple work phases; (5) the ability to lead less experienced professional employees on projects; and (6) excellent computer skills.
• International buying experience is desirable (ie. ITAR, EAR, export/import compliance).
• Working knowledge of Excel (ie. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, graph creation) is desirable.
• Must have working knowledge of SAP.
• Ariba experience desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Salary:$105,890 - $189,545Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? No Clearance Levelnull WorkstyleHybri