At KMC Systems, an  Elbit Systems of America company, we spend our days working on exciting and meaningful innovative solutions that protect and save lives.  From providing solutions for our warfighters and commercial pilots, to providing lifesaving medical instrumentation and homeland security technologies, the employees of Elbit Systems of America understand the value of their work and why we do what we do each and every day.  We are looking for extraordinary people to join us in making a difference in the lives of others.

We are currently recruiting for a Buyer I, but we are looking for more than an impressive skill set.  We are looking for the type of person who respects others for their knowledge, skills, and experience as individuals and as team members. If you are the type of person who has high integrity and would thrive in an inclusive environment of camaraderie and friendship with your fellow teammates, we’re pretty confident you’ll love it here.

Responsibilities

Performs financial analysis for purchasing. Forecasts requirements, issues periodic reports on trends, and negotiates pricing, discounts and contracts. Purchases materials, equipment, supplies, services and commodity products. Evaluates bids and selects and recommends suppliers. Negotiates price, delivery, quality and service. Follows up on all awards through completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, and losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Evaluates suppliers and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.

Bachelor’s degree and 0-4 year’s relevant experience or Associate degree and 4 plus years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills:

Six Sigma certification preferred.

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