We are hiring a confident Buyer I to join our diverse team at By Light HQ in Port Orange, FL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Buyer I is a fantastic opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, project management and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Buyer I at By Light HQ today!
The Buyer I supports the supply chain management group in the procurement of materials and products for the manufacture and integration into Raydon's simulation training equipment. Developing external supplier relationships, while also satisfying internal customer requirements. The position is within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization. A result driven individual managing suppliers and commodities with a focus on cost reduction and continuous improvement. Able to maintain procurement best practices, while delivering customer-specific solutions, and meeting program schedule needs.
Qualities as demonstrated through professionalism, commitment, job ownership, teamwork, and ethical integrity.
Manage commodities or a group of suppliers to assure supply chain objectives are met. The position is responsible for managing suppliers, placing orders to meet production needs, resolving engineering and quality issues. Typical duties of the Buyer I include, but are not limited to:
Day-to-day purchasing function: Requisition to PO purchase order (PO) placement, order management, and supply base responsibilities. Purchase materials from suppliers at the lowest cost, while considering quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Work closely with the Production Control function to support program schedule. Support part management and the Engineering Change function. Support the material review board (MRB) in product disposition and resolution. Monitor and expedite orders to ensure timely delivery. Develop request for quote (RFQ), solicit, analyze, and maintain quote files. Meet procurement FAR/DFAR regulations, and ISO standards. Maintain records and files, as required. Risk mitigation: Recognize critical issues in advance and solve, when possible, and advise manager prior to impacting business goals. Writing working instructions and documents to improve purchasing function. Assure purchasing best practices are understood and followed. Team closely with integrated product development (IPD) to meet Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC) process and procurement requirements. Must have or currently be completing coursework to obtain a Bachelor's degree. Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal Professional and ethical behavior Must portray a courteous and customer-conscious demeanor. 3 years hands on purchasing experience working on day-to-day procurement activities. Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Systems Materials, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management Professional Certification Understanding and evidence of competence in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and ITAR compliance; in particular, procurement requirements for firm-fixed pricing defense contracts Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint ERP system. Candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20). By Light does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters; vaccination requirements and testing are subject to the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements; testing is at the cost of the employee. Benefits of working as a Buyer I in Port Orange, FL:
? Learning opportunities
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
