Buyer

Procures, sources and negotiates the buying of machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and market dynamics. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages. 

Requirements:
•    Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience
•    Federal procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and compliance.
•    Experience procuring, sourcing, and negotiating the buying of machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
•    Experience using automated purchasing and maintenance management systems.
•    Ability to project supply requirements.
•    US citizen required; must possess the ability to pass a background.

 Preferred Skills: 
•   (2) years of experience using federal purchasing procedures for a wide range of specialized maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment as well as CPSR experience.

•    Knowledge of local and beyond supply sources
•    Ability to project supply requirements
•    Experience using Cost Point (ERP)

Core Qualifications: 
•    Ability to review paperwork for completeness, appropriateness, and conformity to established policies and procedures. Ability to successfully write memoranda and correspondence relating to job duties.
•    Ability to work in a team-based, service-oriented environment. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and resourcefully with co-workers, vendors, and internal and external customer representatives. Good verbal communication skills and ability to demonstrate telephone professionalism and etiquette required.
•    Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively assist customers with their immediate and long-term needs; must work 
      independently and apply critical thinking.
•    Ability to be flexible while still maintaining high standards of professionalism to perform under deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a volatile and diverse environment.
•    Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and prioritize daily work assignments.
•    Skill in comparing data from a variety of sources for completion of all details. Ability to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies and make corrections.