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Job Description: Responsible for managing all affairs between GDLS and Suppliers / Subcontractors for various types of Subcontracts / Purchase Orders including both fixed price and cost reimbursement. Duties Include: - Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer - Analysis of Oracle system material needs - Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs) - Cost analysis of proposals - Price analysis of quotes - Proposal fact finding - Proposal negotiations (including cost and terms and conditions) - Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration / monitoring to assure Subcontractor compliance - Administer Subcontracts / Purchase orders, control costs and assure on-time delivery to support program requirements - Buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs - Serve as the focal point between the suppliers and GDLS functional departments and program offices - Manage quality, design and payment issues with Subcontractors - Coordinate "Source Selection" process as necessary - Ensure GDLS compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations - Administration of Purchase Order kick off meetings and on-site program reviews at Suppliers - Review and analyze planning to assure Subcontracts / Purchase orders are placed within supplier lead-time - Other duties as assigned Position Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in a business area of study - Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems - Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups - Ability to negotiate -Occasional domestic travel - Possible International travel - Strong communication (oral & written) and problem solving skills - Strong problem solving and program management skills - Excellent business acumen - Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics - Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & the Internet business applications are desired but are not mandated - Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems and MRP - Ability to multi-task and proper management of work day and buying deck - Ability to obtain a US security clearance

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