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Overview

About Us

In July 2022, Vectrus and The Vertex Company merged, creating V2X as a global leader in Mission-Essential Solutions. The combination of Vectrus’ 70 years of providing critical mission support for military and government customers and Vertex’s 40 years of delivering high-quality aftermarket aerospace and technology services to better provide full life-cycle support to the most critical and enduring missions.

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield.

We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.

9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Will buy and administer purchase orders for various V2X Programs within the United States region which may involve both foreign and domestic subcontractors.

This position will execute and administer various types of Purchase Orders (POs) through close-out, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR / DFARS clauses, and customer requirements.

Work on complex procurement matters in both domestic and contingency locations and provides Program Management with contractual guidance while exercising sound ethical and professional judgment within a broadly defined best practice and written policy structure.

Responsible for protecting the legal and financial interest of V2X during all discussions and interactions with customers and suppliers.

Drafts Request for Quotes, determine price reasonableness, leads negotiation efforts with suppliers, and reviews and interprets clauses, PO modifications, agreements and other legal documents as required.

Supports all internal and external audits. Operates under the functional guidance of Supply Chain organization and Corporate Purchasing Manual, while coordinating closely with other functional departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing of primarily services, and materials / supplies in support of the program. Responsible for the total procurement process sourcing thru closure of purchase order, to include thorough documentation.
• Purchases a variety of services, materials, and supplies.
• Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers.
• Evaluate bids, selects and recommends suppliers, negotiates price, delivery, quality and service.
• Follows up on all awards until completion of order
• Works with Accounts Payable as required resolving issues on suppliers' invoices.
• Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies
• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
• Experience : Minimum of four (4) years' purchasing experience.Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, (FAR), DoD FAR Supplement, and other departmental supplements.
• Other Requirements : Overtime may be required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience : Sales and data analytics experience a plus.

Skills and Technology Used :

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving : Adaptability to changing business needs and requirements.Possesses critical thinking skills to synthesize scenarios and diverse perspectives to problem solving.
• Business / Procurement Acumen : Working knowledge of supply chain, procurement, and material management processes.Proficiency with FAR requirements and .

Government contracting.Experience in establishing strategic relationships with key suppliers who provide materials and services to the US Navy, Air Force, or government customers and are aligned to the company’s needs.

Proficiency with SAP software to report and place purchase orders, plans and requests.Ability to maintain strict compliance with V2X policies and procedures relating to our Business Ethics and Code of Conduct, in addition to specific procurement regulations established by the federal Government.

Demonstrates the highest degree of safeguarding confidential, employee and business data to include company proprietary data.

• Business Partner / Effective Communication : Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively with suppliers are required.
• Able to present financial information clearly and concisely.Well-organized with an attention to detail.Work quickly and efficiently;

remain flexible to shifting of priorities. May work under time pressures.Able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities.

Keen sense of prioritization with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex, and scaling environment.

Collaboration and Teamwork / Influence : Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and retains constructive working relationships within the group.

Global vision. Culturally sensitive. Ability to work with diverse cultures and teams.

• Software : Microsoft Office 365 SuiteSharePointSAP or related ERP software
• Technology : Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.USD $ 50,000 - 90,000
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional / geographic locations across the United States.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following : Healthcare coverageRetirement planLife insurance, AD&D, and disability benefitsWellness programsPaid time off, including holidaysLearning and Development resourcesEmployee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
30+ days ago