Senior Buyer Analyst

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

The Senior Buyer/Analyst reports to the Director, Supply Chain that not only manages the purchasing function, it also will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, improving and managing data. Will buy and administer purchase orders for various Vectrus Programs which may involve both foreign and domestic subcontractors/suppliers. 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 globally and provides 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
• Responsible for the total procurement process – sourcing thru closure of purchase order, to include thorough30%2%5%
• Plan and prepare supply chain and operational 7.5%
• Recommend actions and provide guidance on supply chain and operational 2.5%
• Identify data and reporting tools necessary to perform supply chain and operational 7.5%
• Recommend, develop, create and implement standard 5%
• Identify resources needed and coordinate tasks 2.5%
• Recommends, develops, creates and implements ad hoc reports as business conditions 7.5%
• Communicate the results of key measurement 2.5%
• Prepare design documents that bridge user requirements and computer program and database 7.5%
• Provide analysis and reporting as 2.5%
• Define exception reporting to identify error and out of bounds 2.5%
• Monitor accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of data for analysis and 2.5%

Material & Equipment Directly Used:

• Personal computer, headphones, printer/copy machine and other general office equipment. IFS, Maximo, PowerBI, SharePoint and Microsoft Flow

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 and minimum of 4+ years of supply chain/operations experience

Experience / Skills:

• Demonstrated analytic and business problem solving skills
• Ability to influence internal changes, work effectively in a team environment and have ability to work with dynamic environments
• Articulate and persuasive communication skills; both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and quality of work
• Microsoft 365 product suite
• Advance level of Microsoft Excel, Power Pivot and Excel data models
• Ability to utilize app-based tools to automate processes for data
• Query and Power

Supervisory / Budget Responsibilities:

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.