Job Title: Buyer I

Department: Supply Chain

FLSA Status: Exempt

Last Modified: 2/25/2025

Level: P1

Location: Santa Clara

Range: $68,400 - $85,200

Company Overview:

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world's most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com.

Position Summary:

Comtech Space and Satellite is looking for a Buyer I for an onsite role in Santa Clara to help lead and support the supply chain team on assigned material and services categories. The Buyer will be responsible for managing assigned categories and negotiating contracts/agreements, pricing, terms, and conditions. We need a sharp and motivated individual ready to help this growing business unit source parts at the best price/value, while ensuring quality, on-time delivery, and adherence to customer, government, and compliance requirements, such as FARs and DFARs.

Responsibilities:

Strategic sourcing and risk mitigation

Lead the RFQ efforts for assigned category (quote evaluation, negotiation, selection and implementation)

Develop and manage supplier relationshipsResolve issues, drive on-time delivery, negotiate material costs with suppliers and contractors

Initiate requests for quotes (RFQ), places POs and select best supplier(s) based price, quality, and delivery requirements

Acts as the company's representative in negotiations with suppliers

Evaluate and act on excess inventory and obsolete parts

Supports material planning for the development and production programs

Track and maintain Change Orders.

Process non-conforming material requests (NCMR) and RMA requests with vendors in a timely manner.

Expedite orders in accordance with changes in schedule.

Maintain records in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.

Assist with internal and external company audits and perform suppliers' surveys and audits as appropriate.

Supply Chain point of contact for key categories and programs

Establish good relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Qualifications:

Able to excel in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Knowledgeable with FAR/DFAR

Able to manage time effectively

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in MS Office, MRP/ERP system

Ability to pass drug test and general background check

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen.

Experience

One year of recent specialized experience, or a major certification plus 2 years of recent specialized experience.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Applicable field.

In lieu of a bachelor's degree, candidate must have; an Associate's degree plus 2 years of recent specialized experience.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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