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
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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.
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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.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities.
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Strong organizational and workflow skills.
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Self-motivated and comfortable with redundant work and last-minute variety.
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance (Must be a U.S. Citizen).
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Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
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Must have a valid driver’s license.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
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Junior to mid-level knowledge and experience of procurement in support of a government
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Experience with Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense, SharePoint, and Costpoint Procurement.
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Previous experience and track record of success creating cost and price analysis justifications.
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Previous experience reviewing and writing non-competitive award or sole source justifications.
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Excellent computer skills and experience working in Excel.
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Prefer bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting or another related field.
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Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks.
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Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
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Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.
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Are good at communicating with people.
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Have a positive attitude.
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Enjoy handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Flexible, adaptable, and resilient to change.
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Demonstrated capability to communicate technical and/or administrative information both orally and in written form.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work as part of an enterprise team of order clerks and buyers supporting multiple divisions and customers.
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Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small dollar credit card purchases for materials and services from purchase request through close-out reconciliation.
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Perform, manage, and maintain file documentation in accordance with company policies and DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
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Support multiple projects in parallel in an environment that changes quickly in response to customer needs.
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Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs) and evaluate responses.
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Track procurement progression and status.
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Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, contract terms, clauses and other contractual requirements.
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Conduct market research and document findings.
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Prepare and write price analysis justifications.
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Review and write non-competitive award or sole source justifications in accordance with DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
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Validate justifications, requirements, funding, and budget.
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Communicate with requestors, engineering and technical teams, customers, and suppliers.
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Maintain a close working relationship with internal and external customers.
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