Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement activities for a Contract position based in Goleta, California. This role focuses on coordinating purchasing transactions, maintaining accurate documentation, and helping ensure materials and services are acquired on schedule, within specification, and at competitive terms. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across teams, engaging with suppliers, and following established procurement standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Support the creation, review, and processing of purchasing and procurement documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Interpret sourcing and purchasing needs, then coordinate quote requests and supplier responses to meet program timelines.
• Issue and monitor purchase orders from placement through delivery, confirming cost, quality, and schedule expectations are met.
• Maintain organized procurement files and related records so documentation remains current, traceable, and audit-ready.
• Evaluate prospective vendors, assist with onboarding activities, and confirm supplier information is properly established.
• Build productive working relationships with suppliers to encourage responsive service and reliable fulfillment.
• Track supplier performance, identify delivery or quality concerns, and communicate issues for timely resolution.
• Prepare required procurement submittals, including representations, certifications, and supporting data packages.
• Partner with program and project leaders to ensure purchasing activities align with defined procedures and compliance requirements.• Experience supporting procurement or purchasing operations in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Working knowledge of procurement procedures, purchase order processing, and supplier coordination.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and related compliance considerations.
• Ability to obtain competitive quotations, compare supplier offers, and document purchasing decisions clearly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Understanding of supplier setup practices, basic accounting concepts, and procurement record management.