Buyer/Procurement Analyst

Buyer / Procurement Analyst – Job Description Position Overview Job Title: Buyer / Procurement Analyst Business Organization: Global Supply Chain Location: Lexington, KY Worksite Classification: Onsite Full Time (5/40 Schedule) Desired Start Date: 11/12/2026 End Date: 5/12/2027 Pay Rate: $30.42 Hourly (OT40) Security Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance required Job Summary & Responsibilities Sources, negotiates, and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and supplies necessary for organizational operations. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine product buying feasibility and establish price objectives. Monitors supplier performance and maintains information on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates opportunities to leverage material acquisitions and reduce costs. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes their operations to determine factors affecting prices, ensuring the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and delivery schedules. Reviews proposals, selects or recommends suppliers, follows up on placed orders, verifies deliveries, approves payments, and maintains comprehensive records. Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs) & bid packages. Candidate Qualifications & Requirements Experience Level Entry-level (Level 1: BS + 0–2 years of experience). Core Competencies Data entry experience proficiency in creating and utilizing Excel worksheets (minimum 1 year of experience) Security Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance. Skills Matrix Category Skill / Requirement Required Importance Experience Technical / Administrative Microsoft Excel (Worksheet creation & usage) Yes High 1+ Years Technical / Administrative Data Entry Yes High 1+ Years Procurement Purchasing & Supplier Negotiation Yes Medium-High Entry-level (0–2 Years) Procurement RFP & Bid Package Preparation Yes Medium Entry-level (0–2 Years) Compliance Active Secret Security Clearance Yes Mandatory Active Compliance & Certification Requirements (Required upon offer acceptance) Code of Ethics Conflict of Interest Disclosure (CRX-014-1) Criminal Background Check Cyber Training Requirement Certificate Drug Test PIIA Security Clearance Confirmation & Visit Request Sent SOF GLSS CIAR (Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting) Training SOF GLSS NEO Training & Phishing Acknowledgement SOFSA General User Acceptable Use Policy Agreement US Person/US Citizen/Dual Citizen Confirmation / ID.me Process #J-18808-Ljbffr Connexion Systems + Engineering