Government Buyer

Position Objective:

Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for organization by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Position is responsible for the execution of procurement activities associated with government contracting
• Ensure compliance to US laws and regulations in all activities and serve as Procurement SME
• Prepare solicitations, evaluation of quotes, and prepare award documents
• In coordination with Contracts Manager, review the purchase description and supporting technical documentation to ensure proper clause selection and develop any unique terms and conditions for the solicitation and subsequent purchase or delivery order
• Perform price analysis to include the pricing of non-standard technical elements for use in business case review
• In coordination with Contracts Manager, prepare contract modifications, identify the circumstances prohibiting modification and apply procedures for execution modifications in accordance with existing regulations and sound judgement
• Perform pre-award and post-award actions, i.e.: FAR& DFAR flow downs, Small Business Plans, TINA analysis, etc.
• Knowledge of Federal and DOD procurement and acquisition laws, regulations and policies
• Skills in performing pre-award and post-award functions to include principles, policies, regulations, practices and procedures
• Use of Procurement systems (ERP, Excel, Word) to acquire, use and maintain accurate records
• Perform post-award administrative functions on purchase orders to suppliers
• Demonstrated strong analytical problem solving and multitasking skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced constantly changing environment
• Exhibit excellent judgement, decision and discretion skills
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally with both external and internal customers
• Provide backup function coverage as defined by department manager
• Additional duties assigned by department manager as required by business needs

Experience/Skills:

• Experience in Government Contracting Procurement strongly desired
• 4 Years of Experience in purchasing duties required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be a US Citizen
• Oracle (ERP) experience is desired

Education:

• BS degree in Business or equivalent and or experience in government contracting