Buyer II

Job Title

Buyer II

Location

Lexington, KY 40513 US
Piketon, OH 45661-9113 US (Primary)

Category

Supply Chain

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Associate Degree

Shift Work Required?

No

Travel

Security Clearance Required

Not Required

Job Description

At MCSA, we know our success depends on our people. Every day, our employees support a mission that matters. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, developing our employees, and fostering a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you’re looking for meaning work and the opportunity to make an impact, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Overview

Under general supervision responsible for performing all procurement functions, including establishing contracts with selected suppliers for general supplies, parts and services, issuing requests for proposals/quotes, coordinating evaluation of proposals, and award of contracts for the DUF6 conversion project.  The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support the organization in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional:

• Procures general supplies, parts and services for the DUF6 facilities
• Maximizes service levels to customers by effectively communicating/coordinating required materials and activities to maintain 100% on-time delivery, quality, and financial performance
• Expedites delivery/performance and maintains documentation file
• Issues purchase orders for all general procurement supplies and services
• Reviews all purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy
• Obtains competitive quotes and documents source and price justification for all procurement actions
• Negotiates with suppliers to achieve the best value for supplies and services
• Serves as the primary contact with suppliers and service providers
• Ensures federal procurement regulations, prime contract requirements, and organizational procedures are complied with throughout the procurement process
• Promotes U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and organizational utilization of small and disadvantaged businesses (i.e., women-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged)
• Tracks and provides status and/or issues reports relating to procurement actions as requested
• Closes out purchase orders and contracts

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Business or related field or equivalent
• 4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.