AddressWhat you’ll do as a Sector Buyer:
- Provide cradle-to-grave purchasing support for Division Administrators and Project Managers by issuing Requests for Quote (RFQs), negotiating with vendors, putting together Purchase Order documentation that is compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), issuing Purchase Orders to vendors and assisting with order deliveries/tracking info/invoices/returns
- Perform a variety of routine purchasing duties
- Respond to requests for information from Division staff
- Provide training to Division staff on purchasing requirements
- Support proposal efforts
- Assist in Program procurement planning initiatives
- Support DCAA/DCMA Audits, i.e., Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)
- Build positive relationships with Division staff and internal teammates by providing excellent customer service, and maintain relationships through communication, education, and collaboration
- Contribute to process improvements
Experience and Skills Required:
- 0-3 years of purchasing experience
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to multi-task and work in high volume environment under strict deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Maintain high level of accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- Deltek Costpoint system experience
- SharePoint experience
- Some knowledge/experience working in a Federal procurement environment and FAR/DFAR requirements
- Some experience with procurement file documentation for federal acquisitions: Competition, Sole Source Justification, Price/Cost Analysis, Reps & Certs, Commercial Item Determination, Market Research, Source Selection, prime contract flowdown clauses
Behaviors
Required- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
