Buyer III

Overview Reporting to a Purchasing Supervisor or Manager, the Buyer III works independently and is responsible for the proposal and/or procurement of a wide variety of commodities and/or services. Responsibilities Proposals: Assists leadership in assignment of Bill of Material (BOM) assignments; quickly identifies missing pertinent information and may provide details in shared file. Receives high-dollar or difficult BOM for review; identifies missing BOM information and works with departments and program managers for clarification; creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) form; contacts vendors for quote information; follow up on quote requests; prepares completed proposal packet for review by team lead or manager. Composes Memorandum of Price Reasonableness (MPR) as required. Requests email clarification from vendor for backup data; may override vendor selection. Processes the proposal packet per departmental procedures; continues to revalidate the proposals until win/loss. Serves as a reference for other buyers during the proposal phase; provides assignment support. Procurement: Receives Purchase Requisition list (PR) and prioritizes per program needs; verifies pricing and delivery is current; applies purchase order (PO); verifies and enters any missing information in Costpoint; ensures debarment certifications are received. Creates electronic folder for review and approval of all purchase orders up to $30,000 with competition. (Signing authority requires validation of competency and management approval). Meets with the Program Manager to review program part, delivery or other PR discrepancies; receives PM approval prior to proceeding with Purchase Order (PO) placement; completes a part number change request form for approval. Determines if sole source or justification is needed and method to execute PR. Creates a Memorandum of Price Reasonableness (MPR); assists other buyers in the creation of the MPR. Reviews, implements and ensures QA257 form is saved in the electronic file. Addresses rejected PRs; works with planner to requote PR. Submits PO to vendor for acceptance; cancels PO if required. Serves as a reference for other buyers during the procurement phase; provides assignment support. May serve as a Strategic Buyer for Program oversight; may attend program meetings and line walks. Identifies best source parts and services; creates pricing history to select vendors such as the MPR, market research analysis and supports other buyers with PR research; determines cost saving measures or proposes bulk pricing initiatives. Utilizes the Approved Vendor List; establishes and develops vendor relationships; identifies and suggests new vendors; may initiate process for new vendor approval; follows vendor chain for desired execution or in response to vendor issues; notifies leadership of poor performing vendors. Utilizes system generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments and PO past due dates; generates reports for team performance metrics; uses reporting for program analysis. Communicates effectively; ensures system notes are provided; responds to facility inquiries and issues to support the purchasing process; provides proactive feedback to leadership and program management. Provides team training. Utilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts Procurement, Finance/Accounting or an equivalent field required; Master's preferred. Experience: 5 years purchasing or related supply chain /business administrative experience required. Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher. #J-18808-Ljbffr