Job Title: Buyer III
Location: Torrance, CA – Onsite
Duration: 1 year with possible extensions
Pay: $54-$57/hr. (depending on experience) 
Shift:  9-80 Schedule – 1^st Shift

Job Description:
Work in an evolving fast-growing company, with cross-functional teams on multiple government projects, where time is of the essence. As Buyer III you will negotiate with suppliers for goods and / or services to obtain the best price, quality and delivery for the business. Make recommendations to management on possible long-term purchases, monitor trends, and make every effort to find potential cost savings.

Job Responsibilities:
• Purchasing of goods, materials, and services to meet company operational needs
• Considering: price, quality and delivery and ensuring continuity of supply
• Processing the request for quote process and MRP report, order placement, order maintenance,
resolution of invoice issues, resolution of quality concerns, and weekly order follow up
• Procurement activity may range from low dollar value to high value, complex requirements
requiring negotiations
• Meet internal mercury customers objectives while achieving maximum cost efficiency
• Responsibility for specific products and/or range of services across varied commodities and end
• Meet departmental key performance indicators in on time order placement, cost saving, supplier
management, on time delivery and inventory management
• Close interaction with planning, engineering, production, accounts payable, quality management,
business development, and leadership across the enterprise
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, the ability to think strategically and critically analyze details
• Project management experience will be utilized to support new programs and the initiatives that
drive sourcing strategies
• Engage with engineering and project teams for early supplier engagement in the development
phase and ensure all cost targets are met
• Immediate communication with program team and management on material concerns as they
arise

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of Procurement experience
• Skilled in ERP/Oracle systems
• Excellent MS skills with proficiency in Excel
• Accustomed to working in a team environment with multiple cross-functions
• Understanding of government compliance, regulations and contractual requirements such as –
   FAR / DFAR / ITAR / CUI / CSI
• 5 yrs experience with DCMAs CPSR, PO justification requirements and PO Folder creation
• Proficiency in procurement processes, such as supplier Open Order Reports, Past Due PO Follow-
  Up, On-Time Order Placement, Supplier On-Time Delivery, PO / Material Exception Reports
• Strong organization – ability to prioritize and solve problems with minimum oversight
• Planning, negotiation and agreements/contract management experience
• Good technical knowledge of procurement / sourcing of Machined Items, Sheet Metal, Active
Electronics, CCA / PCBA, Software, Cables, Connectors, Passive Electronics, Hardware, Displays,
Build to Print requirements
• Familiar with sourcing electronics components via manufactures FAEs or Internet sourcing
• Understanding of buyers purchase Terms and Conditions of order
• Ability to multi-task and work in a flexible, fast-paced environment with multiple competing
deadlines a must
• Exceptional analytical acumen
• Excellent written & verbal communications talents

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management; Operations or Engineering
• 12 years Government procurement experience
• Highly proficient in CPSR requirements
• Proficient in all Government procurement requirements / regulations

Why Kelly?
Kelly® puts you in charge of your career, with access to cutting edge projects and technologies in industry leading organizations. Top companies throughout the world have trusted Kelly as a premier source of engineering & scientific talent and services since 1965. And Engineering & Scientific job seekers know Kelly® as a firm with an unmatched reputation for quality, integrity and professionalism. Whether you seek the variety and flexibility of working on short-term project engagements or prefer contract-to-hire or direct hire placement with our clients, apply with Kelly® to explore opportunities that suit your specific professional interests.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Exposure to a variety of career opportunities as a result of our expansive network of client companies 
  

• Career guides, information and tools to help you successfully position yourself throughout every stage of your career
  

• Access to more than 3,000 online training courses through our Kelly Learning Center
  

• Weekly pay and service bonus plans
  

• Group-rate insurance options available immediately upon hire*

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