Certifications preferred: A.P.P., C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM.
Additional preferred work experience:
Purchasing experience in a Contractor Purchasing System Review- U.S. defense environment.
Material and service quoting, analyzing, negotiating, reporting and purchase order placement.
Supplier rationalization activities (adding/removing suppliers and familiarity with Approved Supplier Lists, Bid Lists, and small business requirements);
Order follow- up activities (expediting, de-expediting and statusing);
Use of ERP/MRP systems and logic such as IFS, BAAN, SAP, JD Edwards and Oracle with IFS as first preference.
Discrepancy resolution activities such as invoice discrepancies, non-conforming material cases and repair/rework material authorizations;
Data mining and market analysis;
Dealing with traffic, routing instructions, and interaction with the laws governing direct and indirect purchasing.
Reading blueprints/drawings, interpret specifications and review statements of work.
General understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code, U.S. Government FAR, DFARS and ITAR requirements.
General understanding of enterprise quality system functionality (e.g., ISO 9000, AS9100, TS16949, etc.).
General understanding of the material, services and manufacturing processes associated with the assigned buying desk.
