Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.

Summary of Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Purchases a high volume and variety of materials, supplies and services. Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers and negotiations price, delivery, quality and service. Follows up on all awards until completion of order. Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Conducts supplier site visits and rates them as to production capability, performance and delivery.

Responsibilities and Tasks (listed in bullet format) in order of priority to be successful

To Manage Subcontracts and provide direction/guidance for the Purchasing Department.

Assist Buyers in determining priorities for materials and services in support of US Government and Commercial customers.

To create Requests for Proposals (RFP) in support of Programs in response to customer requirements.

Represents the Company in negotiations

Places calls or Releases against Subcontracts and tracks performance against Prime Contracts.

Reviews System for receipt of units. Once found places the order, enters the Purchase Order (PO), prints a hardcopy, and ensures the Acknowledgements.

Supports Programs and Operations with Prices, Sources, and turnaround time as needed to further and increase the business base.

Performs all the duties of a Buyer as needed to support the Company.

Maintains all documentation to support Subcontracts and current status on units being repaired at Subcontracts.
Understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and have the ability to differentiate between FARS and the acquisition of commercial items. Also, an understanding of the electronic commerce is preferred.

Education, Experience & License or Certification

Bachelor's degree is preferred

1-3 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required

Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
- ESD
- Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities

Possess the knowledge of the different types of contracts and when to use them.
Knowledge of the Standards of Conduct expected - Procurement integrity, Ethics, and Improper Business Practices.
The ability to understand the needs and methods to qualify a Supplier.
The ability to conduct and document market research.
The mastery of simplified acquisition procedures.
The ability to put together a solicitation using the Uniform Contract Format.
The ability to use the processes and techniques to analysis cost and pricing data submitted.
Understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation System (FARS) and have the ability to differentiate between FARS and the acquisition of commercial items. Also, an understanding of the electronic commerce is preferred

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Disclaimer

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Referral Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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