Buyer

Buyer

Position Title:

Buyer

Location:

Patrick Space Force Base

Department:

ABOS/Procurement

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience.

Job Description:

Responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment. Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections, and following the Company’s Procurement Policies & Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Be fully conversant in purchasing and procurement procedures and practices.
• Strong computer skills using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with the Maximo system.
• Previous experience in Procurement.
• Basic familiarity with mathematical functions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Favorable National Agency Check w/lnquiries (NACI); or the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level, as applicable to the position requirement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks in applying knowledge of current and developing technologies to innovate, develop and apply solutions to a wide range of purchasing and procurement issues.
• Purchase parts and materials using Purchase Orders and Blanket Purchasing Agreement to meet ABOS needs.
• Create requests for quotes, source developments, bid analysis awards and other administrative duties.
• Reviews purchase requests; discusses requirements with department heads and vendors; examines price, suitability, and availability of items or services; compares specifications and reviews alternatives to ensure purchase requests are fulfilled.
• Ensures that the procurement process and documentation is in compliance with the Acquisition Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Obtains appropriate commodities and services in a timely manner to support production processes and schedules.
• Reviews orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures.
• Maintains the approved supplier list in accordance with the procurement policy and procedures.
• Maintains the centralized supplier/contractor file system.
• Expedites deliveries and or slows down deliveries as required in order to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Organizes, updates, and retains product information files and purchase order records.
• Participates in meetings and conference calls with internal and external personnel as required.
• Provides customer assistance and training throughout the procurement process.
• Perform cost-to-price analysis.
• Reconcile Purchase Orders discrepancies with applicable vendors and issue modifications when required.
• Validate and verify the customer’s requirements while checking all available assets before processing through the procurement process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Standing 1-6 hrs.

Walking 1-5 hrs.

Sitting 1-8 hrs.

Pulling and Pushing 1-4 hrs.

Reaching Overhead 1-3 hrs.

Bending/Stooping 1-6 hrs.

Kneeling 1-3 hrs.

Use of hands and fingers

Visual

Safety (Personal Protection) Requirements:

As required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Procurement: 3 years (Preferred)
• Maximo: 2 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Patrick Afb, FL 32925 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $58,000