Engineering Admin/Buyer

Syracuse, New York
Aerotek

We are currently hiring and Engineering Admin/Buyer for a 2-6 month project with a large client in Syracuse!

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate price, delivery and terms and conditions of purchased items.
• Understand and apply contractual Terms and Conditions.
• Read and understand drawings
• Obtain and evaluate quotes
• Coordinate RMA (Return Material Authorization) with suppliers
• Coordinate resolution of invoice discrepancies
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with internal and/or external customers as applicable.
• Effectively use appropriate tools and computer skills
• Effectively use problem solving skills and analytical thinking
• Identify and qualify potential suppliers
• Analyze cost/price factors for pre-award and post-award actions for purchases
• Understanding of the FAR and DFAR, processes and procedures with capability to drive improvements

Required Skills:

• An understanding of Procurement/Supply Chain and Material Requirement Planning System
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to perform cost/price factors for pre-award and post-award actions for cost reasonableness of purchases
• Electrical/Mechanical Material knowledge
• Domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Possess understanding of Government contracting (to include FAR/DFAR) and key business processes.
• Ability to work comfortably in a team environment, multi-task, and support concurrent requirements for different internal and external customers.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational, communication and negotiation skills necessary in a team environment
• Self-motivated
• Knowledge/experience with Department of Defense (DoD) procurements and contracts.
• Prior work experience in U.S. Government Procurement, Procurement or Supply Chain-related field.

Please submit an up to date resume for consideration or to learn more!

About Aerotek:

We know that a company’s success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek’s people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek’s 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.