Sr. Buyer - (Irvine, CA)

Job DescriptionReports to the purchasing manager and also works with project management to develop and implement supply chain plans that deliver the best values in products and services considering form, fit, function, ability, cost, delivery, and quality needed to meet major program initiatives/the development and launch of new products. The Senior Buyer demonstrates outstanding communication, business acumen, and judgement in interfacing with management to understand purchase requirements; interfacing with suppliers to communicate purchase requirements; supporting negotiation of more complex unique purchase terms and conditions, implementing company signature authority policy over purchases, and managing fulfillment of orders.Primary responsibilities and Duties* Interfaces with management to identify and communicate purchase requirements to be utilized and approved by management.* Processes the most difficult and unique purchasing transactions in accordance with DAR/FAR and AS-9100