What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capital Project Buyer position at Strategic Management Solutions, LLC.?
SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.
SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Summary
SMSI is in need of a Capital Project Buyer to support a Savannah River Site (LANL) Capital Project. This position shall be responsible for purchasing activities, high risk engineered equipment, and commodities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, acquisition plans and strategies, prequalification of suppliers, bidder list development, issuance of solicitation, proposal reviews, negotiations, and purchase order awards in accordance with customer Approved Purchasing System. In addition to the aforementioned pre-award activities, the Capital Project Buyer shall be responsible for post award activities including but not limited to, coordination with Engineering, Capital Project Expeditors, Source Inspectors, and Construction in resolution of Purchase Order issues.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Evaluation of technical requirements prepared by Engineering to ensure the most appropriate method of accomplishment is utilized to acquire engineered equipment and associated commodities.
- Assists in maintenance of project Material Assignment Schedule.
- Coordination with other project functions (e.g. Project Controls, Construction, Finance, Traffic & Logistics, Insurance, Tax) to ensure project requirements are achieved.
- Development and maintenance of bidders lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups.
- Issuance of solicitations and solicitation amendments.
- Commercial evaluation of proposals including determination of price reasonableness in accordance with customer Approved Purchasing System.
- Preparation of negotiation plans and associated negotiations with suppliers.
- Extensive understanding of FAR Parts and clauses.
- Comprehensive understanding of commercial terms and conditions, and coordination and resolution of exceptions to terms and conditions with customer General Counsel, as applicable.
- Implementation of back charges, resolution of requests for equitable adjustments, claims and disputes.
- Acting as primary point of contact for resolution of all Purchase Order issues whether commercial or technical related.
- Preparation and leading meetings related to Purchase Orders.
- Assists in development of other Capital Project Buyers and collaboratively working with all project team members to achieve overall project goals.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Possess effective communication skills, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers at various levels.
- Experience with NQA-1 procurements preferred
- May require travel
Educational Requirements
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline in supply chain, business, or engineering, OR extensive knowledge and experience of the supply chain for specialty equipment and associated commodities for Government projects.
