Engineering Procurement Buyer (Remote)

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

A Buyer II purchases commonly used commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) materials, supplies, equipment, and services (e.g., Transactions usually involve local retailers, wholesalers, jobbers, and manufacturers' sales representatives. those available from local sources) and are at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors.

Perform Cradle to Grave procurement (purchase requisition assignment to closeout)

Locate or promote possible new sources of supply and keep up-to-date information on market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, and new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.

Expedite delivery and visit vendors' offices and plants

Establish and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers

REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration is preferred, or equivalent combination of formal training and three or more years' experience are required for this position.

Knowledge of common business, industrial, and trade practices with respect to sales, prices, cost comparisons, discounts, deliveries, stocks, and shipments of varied items purchased

Knowledge of commercial supply sources such as sales literature and sales representatives

Skill and ability to interact professionally with suppliers to ensure adequate and timely response to purchasing needs and to ensure the lowest possible price is obtained

Familiar with government purchasing systems, Microsoft Office tools, databases, email, and the Internet

Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to comply with governmental policy and procedure

Planning/organizational skills

JT4 considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market/business considerations when extending an offer.

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Work is primarily sedentary in an office environment. Frequent use of a computer is required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law. If you need assistance in completing this application, please contact Recruiting and Staffing at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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