Buyer Sr

We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our Indirect Purchasing team at our location in Torrey Pines, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes expertise in Facilities, Construction and Corporate Services procurement.
• Under consultative direction, this position purchases complex parts, materials, capital equipment, goods, and services necessary to support a contract, subcontract or an internal organization.
• Validates purchase requisition requirements and/or statements of work.
• Selects or recommends potential suppliers.
• Develops and solicits competitive and sole source supplier bids.
• Analyzes and evaluates supplier responses.
• Perform Price Analysis.
• Provides leadership in proposal reviews with program management.
• May conduct major procurement negotiations involving agreements on terms and conditions as well as prices and schedules.
• Create well-written and fully supported procurement packages conforming to purchasing policy and procedures.
• Awards Purchase Orders and monitors delivery.
• Follows up, expedites, and negotiates changes relative to delivery and supplier performance.
• Ensures compliance with company and purchasing policies and procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Recommends changes/updates in purchasing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintains professional relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Represents the organization as the primary purchasing contact on assigned purchases.
• Makes presentations as required.
• May provide guidance to less experienced colleagues on purchasing matters.
• May participate in the selection, development, and training of purchasing staff.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.