What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Buyer II position at Varstaff?
Varstaff is currently searching for the following:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
- What ERP and procurement systems have you worked on (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, or a CMMS/Maximo)?
- What categories of facilities goods and services have you purchased (e.g., MRO, HVAC, electrical, janitorial, landscaping, construction, building equipment)?
- Walk me through your approach to sourcing and negotiating a service contract or maintenance agreement.
- What negotiation strategy do you typically use with facilities suppliers and contractors?
- Manage and direct suppliers and teammates to support facilities operations, maintenance, and capital improvement projects across Blue Origin sites.
- Ensure facilities program requirements are appropriately prioritized and executed to meet the operational needs of Blue Origin.
- Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Requests for Quote, perform price analyses in support of proposals, and develop negotiation strategies for facilities goods and services.
- Construct various contracting types for major facilities procurement activities, including service agreements, construction contracts, long-range procurement agreements, and sourcing partnerships.
- Take ownership of the procurement process from requisition creation through final payment of invoices and resolve issues within this process.
- Lead the identification, implementation, negotiation, execution, and management of strategic agreements (i.e., Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)) for facilities categories such as MRO, building services, and equipment.
- Support the overall procurement organization's strategic direction and ensure corporate strategic objectives are achieved.
- Ensure delivery of facilities materials, equipment, and services that are on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety requirements.
- Knowledge and experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within facilities, MRO, or indirect categories.
- Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Experience with negotiating and managing multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), and service-based agreements.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize workload.
- Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and successfully balancing priorities.
- Strong analytical skills; data driven with experience in establishing and tracking procurement metrics.
- Must have top-notch people and communication skills.
- Familiarity with facilities-related compliance and safety standards (e.g., OSHA) and supplier qualification processes.
- Ability to read and interpret facilities-related documentation such as statements of work, equipment specifications, and building drawings.
- Prior experience purchasing for facilities, real estate, construction, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience procuring building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), MRO supplies, or capital equipment.
- Experience with import/export (ITAR/EAR) regulations.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Facilities Management (FMP/CFM) Certification.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Jira, SharePoint, or CMMS platforms.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or similar with minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.