Acquisition Services Buyer I-II / Purchasing

Boston Government Services, LLC. is seeking an Acquisition Services Buyer I - II (Purchasing) at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees’ well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

This is an Acquisition Services Buyer position. The selected candidate will perform purchase administration functions representing the complete purchase order lifecycle (pre-award, administration, post-award) in accordance with applicable procurement procedures and guidelines, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), U.S. Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations, NREL policy/procedures as well as best business practices within the Simplified Acquisition Team, Acquisition Services Group. This position is an intermediate level for this professional field of subcontract administration and will handle complex procurement actions.

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate with internal customers to generate specifications and statements of work.
• Develop effective purchasing strategy with internal customers based on needs.
• Perform Market Research.
• Review sole source justifications.
• Perform price analysis - documenting price reasonableness.
• Negotiate and administer fixed price commercial item/service purchases.
• Resolve issues related to supplier performance, subcontractor equipment purchases, and delivery schedules.
• Perform post contract administration duties (modifications).
• Initiate subprocess reviews (Information Technology, Safety, Legal, Cyber Security etc.).
• Effectively liaise between customers and vendors to see that all needs are met for the customer while ensuring NREL is receiving the most cost-efficient goods or services.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with vendors to ensure all necessary Purchase Order paperwork filled out in a timely fashion.
• Team with Acquisition Service Group members on projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Relevant bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or relevant master’s degree or equivalent relevant education/experience.
• General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques.
• Frequent application of industry concepts and principles.
• General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field.
• Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs.
• Demonstrated Purchase Order/contract administration experience with various types of commercial items/services purchases.
• Ability to work in a changing and fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Ability to interpret and discuss technical information with others as well as analyze and provide solutions to less complex contractual issues.
• Ability to develop strategies to deal with project and program contractual issues.
• General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques for purchase orders and simplified acquisitions.
• Frequent application of industry concepts and principles related to procurements. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to procurements.
• Be skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication, Financial Analysis and business math skills and the ability to use various computer software programs.
• Project solving skills
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Must be US citizen.
• Successful drug screening.

Location/Work Arrangement:

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven experience working on procurement for state, local or federal government associated organizations.
• Contract experience with the FAR preferred.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

Starting compensation for this role typically salary ranges between $50,000 and $60,000 annually is commensurate with experience relative to the position and may vary based on candidate geographical location.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.