Job Opportunity for Buyer I

Job Summary: Compiles information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services.

Responsibilities:

• Purchases a moderate volume and variety of generally routine or low-mid dollar materials, supplies, and services to support program requirements in accordance with corporate policies and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Generate requisitions from Bill of Materials (BOM) for upper management approval.
• Maintains all Overhead orders and provides team status updates
• Analyzes supplier bids and documents requirements for best price, delivery, quality, performance and service.
• Awards/tracks Purchase Orders to expedite materials and follows-up with suppliers and maintains an up-to-date PO log
• Processes Return Material Authorizations for rejected materials.
• Participates in maintaining material status, progress, and schedule reports.
• Manage purchase order folders in an organized and auditable manner.
• Prepares and transmits Request for Quotations (RFQ) to qualified suppliers for competitive bids
• Works with program managers and/or contract managers to develop vendor specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials and equipment.
• Assist in quoting across several projects at a time.

Requirements:

• High school diploma/equivalent.
• Three years’ buying/purchasing experience.
• Two year’s government procurement experience.
• APICS Certification or Institute for Supply Management Certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Deltek Cost Point Purchasing Program.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR.

Preferences:

• Industrial/shipyard buying experience.
• Working knowledge of CPSR requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
• Works well in a fast paced environment and with a team

This position description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned, and the company reserves the right to modify, interpret, and apply the job description as necessary. This position description is not a contract for employment and employment is “at-will” unless otherwise stated in a Union contract, employment agreement, or were prohibited by local, state, or federal regulations.

EEO Statement:

It is the company’s policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude, and experience, to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work-related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. When applicable, the company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force, and benefits. It is the company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodation, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.