Senior Buyer - 14968

DRS Consolidated Controls, Inc

DRS Consolidated Controls, Inc. (DRS-CCI) is the premier supplier of instrumentation & control systems for critical applications in U.S. Navy ships.  DRS CCI is a leading innovator and supplier of shipboard hydraulic to electric actuation conversion solutions that reduce construction and lifecycle costs.  Since the 1960s DRS CCI, under our Consolidated Controls legacy name brand, has provided Nuclear Regulatory Commission certified safety, and non-safety, analog and digital distributed controls systems for US and international nuclear power plants.  Products include shipboard control systems and panels, high-performance networks, tactical displays, controllers, circuit cards, detectors/transmitters, and specialty reactor plant instrumentation and control equipment. The division designs, qualifies and manufactures products that help our sailors maintain our nation’s maritime supremacy and our industrial customers to operate safely and efficiently.  We operate on a 9/80 work schedule with core works of 80 hrs in 9 days and every other Friday off.  www.drs-cci.com

Job Location Danbury, CT

Title:  Senior Buyer

Position Summary:

Execute/Generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of services and materials.

Duties and Responsibility: 

•           Execute/Generate CPSR-compliant purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of services and materials

•           Perform a variety of general tactical duties as required to support purchasing activities

•           Follow through on any supplier changes (Engineering Change Notices)

•           Communicate supplier performance

•           May assist in negotiations and apply basic knowledge of commercial contract law and guidelines, practices and requirements to assess, plan and negotiate best terms and conditions and to minimize risk

•           Maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements

•           Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas, and provide this information as necessary

•           Track and report cost savings or avoidances

•           Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor agreements and related procurement records

•           Manage any supplier issues (i.e. cost, quality, delivery, customer service)

•           Be the primary contact between DRS personnel and assigned suppliers

•           Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company

Basic Qualifications (include education and years of experience required):

•           Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years of experience in Purchasing

•           Requires the ability to understand military specs and read blue prints

•           Requires the ability to understand and adhere to all laws pertaining to procurement, contracts,

            breach by contract, etc.

•           Knowledge of price and cost analysis

•           Good negotiating skills

This position could require the ability to obtain and retain any applicable security clearances, including interim security clearances, within a time period to be established by the Company

DRS Consolidated Controls, Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. IND