Buyer, Procurement (Technology)

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Procurement Specialist to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard.

Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay for CAP and ODC items: sourcing, RFQs, evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance, and receipt/acceptance coordination.

document rationale for source selections.

Maintain CPSR-ready procurement records, purchase files, vendor pricing, and audit trails.

Expedite urgent orders, monitor supplier lead times, and coordinate corrective actions for delivery/compliance issues.

Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate terms/pricing, and manage supplier performance metrics and SLAs.

Coordinate with engineering, contracts, finance, and program leads to ensure technical/contract compliance and budget alignment.

Perform market research, supplier risk analysis, and recommend sourcing strategies and continuous improvements.

Prepare procurement status reports, PO trackers, and documentation for audits and reviews.

6 years with no degree

Experience: Procurement/purchasing experience supporting government/DoD contracts; experience with CAP/ODC procurement preferred.

Knowledge: Familiarity with FAR/DFARS procurement principles, CPSR requirements, purchase order administration, and government audit readiness.

Skills: Strong negotiation, vendor management, documentation, and urgent/expedited procurement experience.

Systems: Proficiency with procurement/P2P systems, eProcurement tools, and MS Office (Excel).

Prior DoD/Army/ARNG contracting or program procurement experience

Experience with IT/hardware/software procurements, telecom/circuit purchases, and commercial license agreements

Familiarity with contract financial tracking and cost-account coding

Target Salary Range: $66,000 - $106,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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