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Nammo Defense SystemMesa, AZ, US
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Nammo Defense Systems Inc., a defense contractor, manufactures and supports shoulder-fired systems; energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, medium and large caliber ammunitions, mortar ammunition; and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aero-structures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Issues a high quantity of purchase orders to a supply base that is mostly established.
  • Daily activities include quoting, negotiating, system data maintenance / entry, issuing / revising POs, tracking shipments, updating purchase order status and resolution of invoice issues.
  • Work closely with program teams and suppliers to coordinate delivery dates.
  • Update and maintain department policies and procedures. Obtain weekly status and delivery confirmations from suppliers.
  • Ability to work in small cross-functional teams which include functions such as engineering, supplier quality, program management and planning.
  • Reviews requisitions, statements of work, drawings, and supplier capabilities to aid in supplier selection.
  • Responsible for compiling and distributing department metrics.
  • Conducts in-depth research on new manufacturing processes, products, and price trends to assist in product development, value analysis, standardization, and recommended cost savings.
  • Obtaining weekly status and delivery confirmations from suppliers and managing U.S. Government reporting per FAR and DFAR
  • Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or other Business study preferred.
  • 2-6 years’ experience in procurement
  • Ability to obtain ATF approval to work with our products.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing activities, purchasing, materials, production process and inventory methods

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Proficient in MRP i.e. Project, Costpoint, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and internet for research.

    • SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS :

    Buyer I – 0-2 years with BA / BS

    Buyer II – 3-5 years with BA / BS; 0-3 years with Masters

    Buyer III – 6-10 years with BA / BS; 3-8 years with Masters

    Buyer IV – 10-14 years with BA / BS; 8-12 years with Masters

    COMPETENCIES :

  • U.S. Government reporting (FAR and DFAR) and specific supplier-related tasks
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

    • WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Full-time onsite position
  • This position may require travel on an as-need basis.
  • This role may involve working in diverse settings and conditions.