Buyer

Strata-G Solutions is seeking to fill a position of a Buyer in Huntsville, AL.

Experience purchasing a variety of technical products involving sole sources, electrical/mechanical systems, build-to-print hardware, equipment, services, and standard stock material is required. Highly skilled in proposal coordination in a defense contracting environment.

Job Description

• Controls material costs through competitive practices including the development of sources of supply for commodities and the ability to research and find sources for unique part numbers.
• Justifies and documents sole source procurements in accordance with FAR source and price justification requirements
• Researches suppliers, review quotations, negotiates, award, document, and administer POs in accordance with approved government procurement practices.
• Prepares Advance Notification and Consent packages when required.
• Coordinate and maintain team documentation efforts for responses to RFPs, RFIs, and other calls.
• Analyze requirements and ensure that proposals meet requirements.
• Edit and rewrite proposals, including creating templates and boilerplate text.
• Draft proposals and communicate across teams to get input and meet deadlines.

Minimum Skills and Competencies

• Deltek/Costpoint experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field required and/or equivalent work experience of 3-5 years working in a government-approved purchasing system.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions.
• Must be an effective communicator who promotes a strong corporate culture through written and verbal communications; excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be able to multitask and work successfully in a rapidly changing environment.
• Must be a self-starter and self-directed.
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to high-quality work and strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to prioritize daily workload, act proactively, and respond to requests promptly.
• Ability to effectively supervise others and lead a successful team.

Strata-G provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at Strata-G at HR@stratag-llc.com. Our process is to respond and to work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process.