Job Description

Job Description

CONTRACT: Buyer
Our client, located in Plano, is looking for a Buyer  to join their team on a contract basis for 6 months, with the possibility of contract-to-hire. 
This role is 100% in-office. 
All candidates must be US citizens. 
Key Qualifications and Duties: 

• Must have experience with the Department of Defense (Do D)  regulations, especially FAR and DFAR 
• Will evaluate proposals and quotes, issue RFPs and RFQs, handle the price analysis of quotes, work with sellers, conduct market research, and lead projects 
• Cost analysis experience would be helpful 
• Deltek Costpoint is nice to have
• Must be comfortable with basic Excel, including pivot tables (VLOOKUPs would be a bonus) 
• Associates degree and/or 5 years of experience are ideal  

General Role Description: 

• Executes and manages the procurement of goods and services, ensuring cost-efficiency and with company policies and government regulation. This role requires developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and understanding market dynamics to achieve optimal procurement outcomes. 

Responsibilities:

• Include but are not limited to the following technical responsibilities:
• Evaluates proposals/quotes based on offering quality, cost, or other criteria and recommends suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements
• Develops and distributes RFQs/RFPs with associated documents 
• Cost Analysis of proposals/Price analysis of quotes
• Works with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements
• Conducts detailed market research to identify potential suppliers and product availability
• Service as focal point between supplier and Airbus functional groups.
• Ensures that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
• Manages suppliers to ensure timely and accurate performance; follows up on back orders and communicates delays and changes to other planning, production, engineering, and sales personnel as appropriate
• The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure while utilizing ERP systems for supply chain processes

Regulatory Responsibilities: 

• Maintains complete Procurement records in accordance with DFARS Business Systems criteria for a compliant Purchasing System (i.e., Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR))

System/Tool Experience Preferred:

• Deltek/Costpoint, ADP, Office (Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) 

Required Soft Skills:

• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines
• Ability to work with a variety of personnel and personalities
• Ability to multi-task and work independently 
• Fosters collaboration and team building at all times

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

• Associate's degree and 5-7 years' experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education &/ or procurement experience
• Experience with Do D government regulations including, but not limited to DCMA, DCAA, and USG FAR/DFARS, preferred.

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.

Company Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.