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Ring Inc

Field Engineering Components Buyer

Ring Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Your Responsibilities

Procurement planning during the bidding phase

Understanding contract specifications and bills of material

Sourcing, identifying, and prequalifying vendors

Developing comprehensive RFPs

Analyzing multiple quotes (scope leveling) and creating a vendor matrix; working with the project and engineering team to confirm completeness of scope of service and supply

Negotiating and finalizing agreements

Developing the Procurement Plan

Post‑award, managing plan implementation

Post‑award procurement planning and implementation on major projects and programs

Transferring bid‑phase documents and knowledge to the project team

Engaging with the project team on procurement planning & implementation

Capturing and communicating market intelligence across projects & programs

Understanding, evaluating, and incorporating current market conditions into procurement plans, including but not limited to:

Pricing trends

Lead times and logistical requirements

Best value opportunities

Alternative product opportunities (material cost/labor savings)

Evolving contract compliance requirements

Reading, understanding, and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules

Traveling to project sites, manufacturers, and vendors as needed

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 9+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a federal government security clearance

Relevant purchasing experience sourcing and negotiating contracts with original equipment manufacturers, construction/specialty trade subcontractors, and fabricators

Proven written and verbal communication abilities

Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with accounting principles

Abilities

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time

Sitting for extended periods of time

Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction

Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms (e.g., using a keyboard)

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

Identify and understand the speech of another person

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