Buyer III

TSC is seeking a highly qualified professional Buyer III to support the procurement of the company’s goods and services in support of the Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) Division in Raeford, NC. Telework / remote options available.

The successful candidate will have experience procuring traditional and non-traditional supplies and services. The position requires excellent communication, negotiation, contracting, business acumen as they will be interfacing with both internal and external steak holder to include Program Management, Customer, and Suppliers. Candidate will be required to review and manage risk, product cost, quality, and delivery lead times that meet corporate and program production, quality, and financial objectives.
Responsibilities:

- Ensure compliance of procurement transactions with applicable company policies and procedures and federal, state, and local regulations.

- Partner with internal customers (engineers) to ensure completion of source selection and procurements that meet program requirements (schedule, cost, and quality); develop and recommend secondary/additional sources as needed

- Review / negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers, to ensure that the best price, terms, and other purchasing considerations are reflected in each Purchase Order

- Select and maintain sources of supply, using progressive purchasing techniques and methods.

- Review single and sole source justifications, commercial item determinations, and other documents for compliance with company policies.

- Review, track, and process Purchase Request, ensuring correct payment terms and alignment with organization procedure and process.

- Ensure that delivery, quality, or pricing problems are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner per standard procedures.

- Ensure that orders are entered into and updated within Costpoint accurately and timely. All order information is complete, and the Company’s requirements are clearly defined.

- Monitor outstanding lead times for schedules.

- Perform routine Purchase Order reconciliation

- Coordinate with internal partners to identify future procurement needs and new supplier sources.

- Notify suppliers of rejections and costs incurred as a result of defective materials.

- Expedite deliveries and where necessary get appropriate approvals for alternative procurement method if delivery is not available when required.

- Support Planning/Shipping & Receiving/Inventory efforts

- Stay abreast of changes in price, procedures or restrictions on materials which could prohibit purchases.

- Maintain accurate procurement files

- Conduct supplier evaluations

- Addresses and resolves discrepant (quantity or quality) material internally and with suppliers

- Review and update reports to maintain supply chain metrics Delivery of procurements to the customer sites.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or related field and 2-4years of progressive experience in the procurement of supplies and services in support of federal contracts. Or High School Diploma with 8-10 years of work experience.

- Experience in CPSR compliance and audit support

- Proficient experience with Costpoint 8.0 Procurement Planning, Purchasing and Material Management Modules

- DoD procurement experience and knowledge of FAR / DFAR procurement regulations

- Familiarity with Parts, Materials, and process requirements for aerospace and defense applications

- Experience with Foreign supplier sourcing and procurements involving ITAR/EAR

- Experience placing foreign & domestic POs/Subcontracts of high complexity and processing high volume POs across various business units

- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and perform in an adaptable, fast paced, changing environment

- Knowledge of cross functional duties (Accounting, Contracts, Program Management) necessary to effectively support the total supply chain m