Buyer - InVeris Training Solutions, Inc.

 Job Title: Buyer

InVeris Training Solutions is a global leader in integrated live fire and virtual training solutions for military forces, law enforcement agencies and commercial shooting ranges.  We employ 400 people in seven countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Qatar, Singapore and the UK.

We work on some of the most demanding challenges in the defense, law enforcement and commercial range industries: from saving lives to keeping our peacekeepers and civilians safely trained.  What’s more, InVeris Training Solutions employees are committed, engaged and excited that the work we do is in Service to Safety.  We’ve got the best of both worlds in one company, and we invite you to become part of our growing team.

Job Designation/Job Core Responsibilities

The Buyer uses expertise in performing a variety of purchasing activities including pricing, negotiating terms, volume discounts, long-term contracts and delivery of goods\services with suppliers. Applies government laws and regulations while conducting procurement activities and ensures alignment with management objectives.

Required Skills

• Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies
• Performs on time delivery of products or services, and negotiates with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value
• Initiates bid/quote process for services, supplies and equipment; prepares bid documents and oversees the bid process; performs bid analysis and makes recommendations regarding purchases
• Resolves problems and issues arising from purchase of services, supplies and equipment
• Evaluates reports to define the need for the purchased product(s), prepares request for quotations, evaluates quotes, selects suppliers, creates and approves purchase orders (POs)
• Manages specific custom commodities with high viability to balance demand and maintains an understanding of each supplier’s capabilities and current capacity
• Applies understanding of basic market drivers, so that reasonable pricing can be determined, and supply risk reduced
• Develops appropriate sources of supply and maintains cooperative working relationships with vendors to stay current with trends and technologies, products and services
• Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system such as delivery dates, pricing, change orders etc.
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Desirable Skills

• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Courteous telephone manner and the ability to communicate effectively with the supply chain as well as internal customers
• Self starter with ambition to achieve the goals of the department
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Good decision making skills
• Experience with ERP system preferred
• Resolves problems and issues arising from purchase of services, supplies and equipment.

Education/Experience

Associate’s Degree preferred or equivalent 5+ Years’ buying experience in a manufacturing environment. 5+ years executing MRP in ERP system. Deltek/Costpoint ERP experience preferred, not necessary. Experience with Government subcontracting and flow down clauses a plus.

Experience with procurement of raw steel materials for fabrication and fabrication assemblies. As well as sheet metal and sheet metal assemblies a plus.

Job Location

296 Brogdon Road

Suwanee GA 30024                                                                                                   

Company Website

inveristraining.com

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

InVeris Training Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation. Contact Human Resources at ITS-HumanResources@inveristraining.com.

Experience

• 5 year(s): Executing MRP in ERP System

• 5 year(s): Preferred: Buyer experience, Deltek/Costpoint ERP systems, Government subcontracting and flow down clauses a plus.

Education

• Associates or better

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)