Buyer

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Will buy and administer purchase orders for various Vectrus Programs within the EUCOM region which may involve both foreign and domestic subcontractors. This position will execute and administer various types of Purchase Orders (POs) through close-out, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR/DFARS clauses, and customer requirements. Work on complex procurement matters in both domestic and contingency locations and provides Program Management with contractual guidance while exercising sound ethical and professional judgment within a broadly defined best practice and written policy structure. Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interest of Vectrus Systems Corporation during all discussions and interactions with customers and suppliers. Drafts Request for Quotes, determine price reasonableness, leads negotiation efforts with suppliers, and reviews and interprets clauses, PO modifications, agreements and other legal documents as required. Supports all internal and external audits. Operates under the functional guidance of Supply Chain organization and Corporate Purchasing Manual, while coordinating closely with other functional departments.

Responsibilities

Major Job Activities:

• Purchasing of primarily services, and materials / supplies in support of the program. Responsible for the total procurement process – sourcing thru closure of purchase order, to include thorough documentation.
• Purchases a variety of services, materials, and supplies.
• Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers.
• Evaluate bids, selects and recommends suppliers, negotiates price, delivery, quality and service.
• Follows up on all awards until completion of order
• Works with Accounts Payable as required resolving issues on suppliers’ invoices.
• Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies
• Performs other duties assigned.

Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Material & Equipment Directly Used:

Computer, printer, calculator, phone, copy/scan/fax machine and other general office equipment. Frequent use of Microsoft Office applications.

Working Environment:

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)

Physical Activities:

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field

Experience / Skills:

• Must have 2-4 years’ purchasing experience.
• Customer service oriented, detail focused, pro-active behavior, multi-task capability.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.
• Have a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, (FAR), DoD FAR Supplement, and other departmental supplements as applicable, as well as proven ability to influence internal stakeholders and work collaboratively.
• Sales and data analytics experience a plus.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills:

• Good problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques, strong communicator, possesses analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and other ancillary plans.

Time off

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.