Buyer (Procurement/Supply Chain ) - 1st shift

Job Type: Contract
Schedule and Shift: 9-80 A|1st Shift|08:00 AM|N
Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
Job Summary As a Buyer, you will be responsible for procuring goods and services necessary to support the mission. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. The role requires strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of federal procurement regulations.
Key Responsibilities Procurement Planning: Collaborate with program managers and other stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, determine requirements, and establish procurement timelines.
Prepare and issue solicitations, such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
Evaluate supplier capabilities, qualifications, and past performance to make informed decisions regarding supplier selection. Conduct supplier visits, negotiations, and perform cost and price analysis.
Contract Negotiation: Contract Administration: Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and compliance with terms and conditions. Address any issues or disputes that arise during the contract period.
Supplier Relationship Management: Foster positive relationships with suppliers, contractors, and other external partners to facilitate effective communication, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and policies throughout the procurement process. Financial Analysis: Perform cost and price analysis to determine the reasonableness and affordability of proposed prices. Collaboration and Reporting: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and program management, to support the acquisition process. Generate reports, presentations, and briefings to communicate procurement status and findings.
Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field. Knowledge of federal procurement regulations and policies, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guidelines.
Experience in procurement or purchasing roles, preferably within the government or defense industry.
Proficiency in using procurement and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.
Prepare and issue solicitations, such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers to ensure fair and favorable contracts for the DoD Knowledge of federal procurement regulations and policies, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guidelines Proficiency in using procurement and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software such as Oracle (preferred)
Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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