Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Senior Buyer
COLSA Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Buyer that will be responsible for purchasing a variety of highly complex or unusual, technical or high dollar value materials, supplies and/or services.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

Responsible for purchasing a variety of highly complex or unusual, technical or high dollar value materials, supplies and/or services.
Evaluates bids, selects and recommends suppliers, and negotiates pricing, delivery, quality and service
Follows up on awards until completion of order
Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, etc.
Places orders for supplies, etc. with approved suppliers
Coordinates with accounts payable or accounting department as needed to resolve questions on supplier's invoices
Conducts visits to supplier sites to rate for production capability, performance and delivery capabilities
Provide work leadership for lower level employees
Monitor and reallocate workloads for lower level employees
At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits.
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of 8 to 10 years of purchasing experience
Working knowledge of desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs
U.S. Citizenship required; Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of FAR based contracts and purchasing requirements
Working knowledge of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements
Deltek Costpoint experience
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.