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We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.\nResponsibilities\nWhat You'll Do\nPurchases a variety of complex or technical services, materials, and supplies. Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers. Purchases the necessary quantities and services at the most economical cost and for delivery at the location specified on the purchase requisition. Requests quotes from existing and new vendors, and negotiates prices and other terms and conditions. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers. Responsible for the total procurement process - sourcing through closure of purchase order, to include documentation.\nKey Responsibilities\nPurchases a variety of complex or technical services, materials, and supplies. Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, negotiates price, delivery, quality and service, in compliance with Vectrus internal controls, purchasing policies and procedures and quality standards. Selects the best value to support company goals and requirements.\nWhere no approved supplier base exists, engages in sourcing vendors, which typically involves surveying product literature, vendor and distributor information financial analysis and cost comparisons.\nMulti-task and coordinate with the Program Office and various departments as required. Follows up on all awards until completion of order.\nResearches and resolves Accounts Payable, delivery, receiving, engineering and material planning problems. Works with Accounts Payable as required resolving issues on suppliers’ invoices.\nReviews proposals, and selects and recommends vendors. Negotiates prices and terms and conditions of purchase contracts that involve materials or services that may be characterized as complex, or to specified military or customer standards.\nFollows up on purchase orders placed and verifies delivery. Maintains all necessary purchasing records, as required, including files and logs for purchase orders, requisitions, receiving reports and quotations. Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies.\nMaintains professional competence by attending purchasing seminars and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) meetings.\nPerforms other duties, such as assisting the Small Business Liason Officer (SBLO), as required\nLeads projects as required. Provides training to other buyers as required. May provide work leadership for lower level employees. Performs daily functions with no supervision.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\n Education:BS/BA Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)\n\n Experience:Must have 10+ years' of professional experience relating to Procurement, subcontracting, purchasing & contract management with minimum of two (2) years' experience with government purchasing.\nAt least four (4) years' experience related to domestic purchasing and/or subcontracts.\nThorough working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS.\n\n Certification:Certification by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is preferred.\n\nOther Requirements:US citizenship, required.\nSome travel involved to project locations.\n\nSkills:Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:Capable of using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.\nBe able to identify complex problems and review relevant information to determine options and implement solutions.\n\nBusiness/Supply Chain & Logistics Acumen:Working knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and material management processes.\nExperience in establishing strategic relationships with key suppliers who provide materials and services to the US Navy, Air Force, or government customers and are aligned to the company’s needs.\nDemonstrates the highest degree of safeguarding confidential, employee and business data to include company proprietary data.\nProven ability to work with numbers and data.\nWell-organized with an attention to detail.\nOperate effectively in a high-paced and sometimes challenging environment.\nAbility to manage strategic sourcing initiatives and achieve cost savings.\n\nBusiness Partner/Effective Communicator:Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively.\nAble to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities.\nKeen sense of prioritization with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex, and scaling environment.\n\nCollaboration and Teamwork/Influence:Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.\nExhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and retains constructive working relationships within the group.\nGlobal vision. Culturally sensitive. Ability to work with diverse cultures and teams.\n\nSoftware:Proficiency with SAP software to report and place purchase orders, plans and requests.\nProficient in the use of computers and computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.\n\nTechnology:Company-issued computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.\n\nWhat We Bring:\nAt V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.\nThe successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.\nThe following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.USD $ $110,000 - 180,000\n\nProvided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.\nPlease speak with a recruiter for additional information.\nEmployee benefits include the following:Healthcare coverage\nLife insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits\nRetirement plan\nWellness programs\nPaid time off, including holidays\nLearning and Development resources\nEmployee assistance resources\n\nPay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.\nAt V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.\nWhat You'll Do\nPurchases a variety of complex or technical services, materials, and supplies. Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers. Purchases the necessary quantities and services at the most economical cost and for delivery at the location specified on the purchase requisition. Requests quotes from existing and new vendors, and negotiates prices and other terms and conditions. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers. Responsible for the total procurement process - sourcing through closure of purchase order, to include documentation.\nKey Responsibilities\nPurchases a variety of complex or technical services, materials, and supplies. Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, negotiates price, delivery, quality and service, in compliance with Vectrus internal controls, purchasing policies and procedures and quality standards. Selects the best value to support company goals and requirements.\nWhere no approved supplier base exists, engages in sourcing vendors, which typically involves surveying product literature, vendor and distributor information financial analysis and cost comparisons.\nMulti-task and coordinate with the Program Office and various departments as required. Follows up on all awards until completion of order.\nResearches and resolves Accounts Payable, delivery, receiving, engineering and material planning problems. Works with Accounts Payable as required resolving issues on suppliers’ invoices.\nReviews proposals, and selects and recommends vendors. Negotiates prices and terms and conditions of purchase contracts that involve materials or services that may be characterized as complex, or to specified military or customer standards.\nFollows up on purchase orders placed and verifies delivery. Maintains all necessary purchasing records, as required, including files and logs for purchase orders, requisitions, receiving reports and quotations. Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies.\nMaintains professional competence by attending purchasing seminars and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) meetings.\nPerforms other duties, such as assisting the Small Business Liason Officer (SBLO), as required\nLeads projects as required. Provides training to other buyers as required. May provide work leadership for lower level employees. Performs daily functions with no supervision.\nMinimum Qualifications\n Education:BS/BA Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. 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