Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Buyer/Purchaser LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL
JOB STATUS: Full Time
CLEARANCE: Secret
TRAVEL: 0%
Astrion has an exciting
Buyer/Purchaser opportunity for the
RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the Army Division.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS \n - 2 years of applicable experience in contract procurement or similar purchasing background of mechanical and electronic parts in support of test instrumentation, development, and manufacturing.
\n - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems (OS) and MS Office products, like Excel. Must have 1 year of experience using a computer and Microsoft Software; or successful completion of 2 recognized computer classes.
\n - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
\n - Ability to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities.
\n - Strong organizational and workflow skills.
\n - Self-motivated and comfortable with redundant work and last-minute variety.
\n - Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance (Must be a U.S. Citizen).
\n - Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
\n - Must have a valid driver's license.
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS \n - Junior to mid-level knowledge and experience of procurement in support of a government
\n - Experience with Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense, SharePoint, and Costpoint Procurement.
\n - Previous experience and track record of success creating cost and price analysis justifications.
\n - Previous experience reviewing and writing non-competitive award or sole source justifications.
\n - Excellent computer skills and experience working in Excel.
\n - Prefer bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting or another related field.
\n - Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks.
\n - Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
\n - Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.
\n - Are good at communicating with people.
\n - Have a positive attitude.
\n - Enjoy handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
\n - Flexible, adaptable, and resilient to change.
\n - Demonstrated capability to communicate technical and/or administrative information both orally and in written form.
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RESPONSIBILITIES \n - Work as part of an enterprise team of order clerks and buyers supporting multiple divisions and customers.
\n - Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small dollar credit card purchases for materials and services from purchase request through close-out reconciliation.
\n - Perform, manage, and maintain file documentation in accordance with company policies and DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
\n - Support multiple projects in parallel in an environment that changes quickly in response to customer needs.
\n - Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs) and evaluate responses.
\n - Track procurement progression and status.
\n - Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, contract terms, clauses and other contractual requirements.
\n - Conduct market research and document findings.
\n - Prepare and write price analysis justifications.
\n - Review and write non-competitive award or sole source justifications in accordance with DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
\n - Validate justifications, requirements, funding, and budget.
\n - Communicate with requestors, engineering and technical teams, customers, and suppliers.
\n - Maintain a close working relationship with internal and external customers.
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Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Flexible hours, Shift work,