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 highly talented New Product Introduction (NPI) Buyer - 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.

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Buyer purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of Engineering and New Product Introduction. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers utilizing AVL, and negotiates price, delivery, quality, and service. Follows-up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers on rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.

• Sends out RFQ’s with input from Engineering Project Lead.
• Generates purchase orders for NPI and negotiates pricing prior to placement.
• Is able to assist in locating replacements for obsolete components with engineering.
• Assists in defining new processes with engineering to control drawing packages and components for prototyping and production processes.
• Requires a sound knowledge of PLM and Central Catalog for discussions with Suppliers.
• Supports internal machining prototype personnel for make/buy decisions as well as ordering lower level material required for in-house makes.
• Processes Development Change Orders (DCO’s) and works with suppliers to implement against existing orders.
• Utilizes pre-defined supplier selection as well as setting up new suppliers as dictated by new product types.
• Able to work in a manual environment and maintain company policies without the automated ERP tools.
• Can expedite material thru incoming inspection and internal suppliers using email requests.
• Able to provide information both written and verbal to BU program managers for project status both for scheduling and financial purposes.
• Cooperates with one's coworkers and helps project team meet goals. Shares information and ideas with the team. Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities.
• Has taken the basic Code of Business Ethics training and has a basic understanding of its impact on the Buyer position.
• Maintains database in order to provide necessary information regarding components, established designs, prices, drawing, and cost data to Engineering and Manufacturing..
• Possesses some familiarity with regulatory requirements (RoHs, Reach, FAA, FDA, FAR/DFAR, ITAR/EAR).
• Interacts with multiple internal customers supplying price and delivery information as required.
• Contacts Supplier-Requests RMA. Checks for export license, if required.
• Performs maintenance on Oracle supplier database, including updating supplier information and preserving documents needed for audit purposes (W-9, Denied Party, etc.). Supports Accounting with new supplier entries (check request, employees for Concur, etc.)
• Supports production buyer planner on joint prototype/Qual Units/LRIP programs.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

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  A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and 5+ years experience in Purchasing, Production Control, Inventory Control, Just In Time Production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification a plus.
• Knowledge of Oracle system also a plus.
• Some knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Must possess an understanding of Purchasing, Bills of Material, and other manufacturing modules.
• Will have some knowledge of assigned commodities.
• Must be able to generate basic spreadsheets, including simple formulas and formatting.
• Requires basic skill level in Word and PowerPoint.
• May be required to obtain a Department of Defense Security Clearance.

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