About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Defense contractor involved with product development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles in the Los Angeles International Airport area is searching for an experienced buyer. With a 50+ year foundation, The Marvin Group supports all branches of the Department of Defense and allies around the globe on an array of programs and platforms. We support many military prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, BAE and others.</span></span></p><h2> </h2> <h2><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">SCOPE</span></span></span></strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">As a buyer, you will be responsible for procuremenet of various commodities including but not limited to machined parts, sheet metal, assemblies, servcies and others as required in defense environment in support of existing contracts and customer commitments. As a member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) the buyer will work closely with manufacturing, planning, engineering, quality, production control and inventory control staff to service the production programs’ purchasing requirements.</span></span></p> <h2> </h2> <h2><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></span></span></strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">This position entails various procurement functions including request for quotes, generating purchase orders, communication with products and service vendors, working with accounting, receiving and inspection teams, support material disposition fuction (MRB) among other assigned duties. Must be flexible and be able to work in a fast paced environment in groups or individually. Ideal candidate should also preferably posees prior procurmenet experience of mechanical components and assemblies to handle the requirements of this role when needed. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support procurement activities of various commodities including machined, casting, fabricated components, etc.</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Display a commitment to the on time delivery of quality products</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Communicate concisely with all internal and external stakeholders as required</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Perform vendor follow ups on open orders and all other correspondences</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Have strong negotiations skills</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Capable of working with vendors in various capacities, i.e. RFQs, negotiations, returns, credits, account reconciliation, delivery follow ups, and others as required</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Support materials disposition (MRB) activities</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Capable of understanding and interpreting mechanical drawings </span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Interact with cross functional team including manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality, planning, production, program management, contracts and vendors as required</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Be self-starter, highly organized, outgoing with excellent people and communication skills</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environment with on-time delivery as a priority</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to support new vendor identification, supplier visits and assessment for source selection</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Have high personal and professional integrity</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Calibri', sans-serif">SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS</span></span></span></strong></h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Bachelor's Degree in business or APICS certificate in supply chain is a plus </span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Fluent English Read / Write</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">High level knowledge of manufacturing processess and supply chain including casting, machining, sheet metal fabrication and metal finishing is a plus</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Minimum of 10 years of procurement experience preferrably in defense or aerospace with direct materials and commodities is highly desired</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Prior familiarity and experience with defense industry acquisition FAR/DFARs regulations as well as government contractual requirements is highly desired. </span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Basic knowledge of computer software, specifically Microsoft products, i.e. MS Word and Excel skills</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">ERP System experience specially SAP is a plus.</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Self-motivated to excel, act upon and achieve best possible results</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.</span></span></li> <li style="color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Interested parties please apply online and submit resume to </strong><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="http://marvingroup.com/career/adp/">http://marvingroup.com/career</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Visit us at marvingroup.com</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Lato"><span style="color:black">The Marvin Group is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.</span></span></em></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Lato"><span style="color:black">Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.</span></span></em></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-family:Lato"><span style="color:black">If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 310-674-5030.</span></span></em></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">#LI-RC1</span></p>