What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Nokia Federal Solutions Inc?
Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a Buyer to support multiple departments by managing the end to end purchasing process, ensuring timely acquisition of parts and services. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate vendor and item records, processing purchase requisitions and orders, coordinating with suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules, and partnering with internal teams to support operational needs.
Company Description
At Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. (Nokia Federal), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. With a legacy backed by over 100 years of technology innovation, we are pioneers in the field. Nokia Federal is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government. Join us today and contribute to helping support the mission!
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Buyer to support multiple departments by managing the end to end purchasing process, ensuring timely acquisition of parts and services. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate vendor and item records, processing purchase requisitions and orders, coordinating with suppliers, monitoring delivery schedules, and partnering with internal teams to support operational needs.
Company Description
At Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. (Nokia Federal), we are committed to building scalable, secure, and resilient networks that enhance government operations. Our team helps solve complex challenges for U.S. civil, defense, and intelligence sectors by providing leading end-to-end mission-critical network solutions. With a legacy backed by over 100 years of technology innovation, we are pioneers in the field. Nokia Federal is a dedicated Nokia U.S. entity focused on delivering mission-critical solutions to the U.S. Government. Join us today and contribute to helping support the mission!
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Provide purchasing and procurement support to multiple Nokia Federal departments, ensuring timely acquisition of parts and services
- Maintain accurate item and vendor records within the ERP system, including proper coding, inventory classification, and payment terms verification
- Review, validate, and approve purchase requisitions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Track purchase requisitions through the full approval lifecycle within the ERP system to ensure timely completion
- Generate and issue purchase orders within established 24-hour service level expectations
- Communicate purchase orders to vendors via email and system export documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy of order details
- Maintain and update the Supply Chain Log with purchase requisition (PR), purchase order (PO), and sales order (SO) data
- Confirm purchase orders with vendors and ensure acknowledgment of order requirements.
- Monitor vendor delivery schedules and proactively communicate any changes, delays, or risks to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Inventory Control Specialist to coordinate receipt of incoming goods and ensure inventory accuracy
- Partner with Order Management and Accounting teams to resolve purchasing-related inquiries and support operational needs
- High School/GED or relevant professional experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, warehouse, logistics, or fulfillment operations
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office
- Proficiency in ERP Systems such as Deltek Costpoint, SAP, etc.
- Strong communication, cross functional collaboration abilities and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and customer requirements
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), or similar
- Experience supporting government contracts or regulated environments
- An opportunity to be a part of something bigger; a mission with real impact
- A chance to be a part of a people-first team
- A comprehensive range of benefits that are fair, equitable, and competitive that include the following
- Company-paid, full coverage inclusive health care (Medical, Dental Vision), for you and your family
- Life/Disability: Employer-paid life insurance, in addition to short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Account, 6% employer contribution
- Professional Development
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Nokia Federal Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.