Jr Buyer

Job Description Junior Buyer / Travel Support Assistant Overview The Junior Buyer / Travel Support Assistant supports procurement and travel operations for a federal maritime program. This role partners closely with the Purchasing Manager and Procurement team to execute compliant purchasing actions, manage vendor coordination, and support travel and expense activities in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Key Responsibilities Procurement / Purchasing Support RFQs and purchasing actions for the MARAD Ready Reserve Force (RRF) program Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager and procurement team to ensure cost-effective, FAR-compliant purchasing Establish and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders Monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery; track and follow up on delayed or missing items Maintain receiving and procurement documentation in accordance with FAR requirements Reconcile vendor invoices and coordinate with Accounting for timely payment Travel & Expense Support Review employee travel expenses for policy compliance Track expense report submissions and follow up on delinquent reports Assist employees with travel and expense reporting questions Coordinate timely submission of travel requests Arrange and support travel logistics for internal teams Payrate: $25-28/hr Skills and Requirements Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or administrative support Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate-level Excel skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a regulated environment Preferred / Nice to Have Experience with ABS Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) Experience with Costpoint/Deltek Experience with ADP We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: #J-18808-Ljbffr