Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.

(NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd.

(NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

The Buyer I evaluates requisitions for custom nonstandard items, confers with technical personnel on specifications and possible alternatives, determines the best sources of supply, issues purchase orders, works with suppliers on all material deliveries, and then works with departments to complete purchases in accordance with company and government regulations.

• Determine the best sources of supply from knowledge of the supply base, product performance, and capabilities.
• Purchase order entry
• Obtain quotes from suppliers negotiating for optimum pricing, quality, delivery schedule, and terms and conditions
• Maintain and utilize commodity knowledge and market conditions to reduce component pricing.
• Establish preferred suppliers and initiate expectations and activities to enable cost reduction from the suppliers.
• Work with the respective material planner to identify cost reduction opportunities from the future planned order release.
• Award purchase orders on time to support the Program schedule needs, as well as department metrics and Company goals for inventory turns.
• Serve as liaison between Company and supplier regarding all changes in or problems with material deliveries to meet production schedules.
• Actively seek the assistance of other departments to ensure fulfillment of the purchase order.
• Interface with Program Management and/or production/material planning personnel to coordinate efforts to obtain material deliveries no earlier or later than required for production.
• Request assistance from interfacing departments to assist with completing purchases in accordance with company and government regulations.
• Coordinate the resolution of supplier problems with interfacing departments.
• Interview supplier representatives and keep abreast of product technology/life cycles and supplier status.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities
• Support attainment of Process-Based Leadership Scorecard Goals
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree with 0 to 1 years of experience
• Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience

• FAR/DFARS - working knowledge
• Aerospace, Military, or similar industry
• Requires an understanding of:
  • Products
  • Military specifications
  • Federal acquisition regulations

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, &…