Purchasing Associate

About the Role

Responsible for managing all affairs between our client and Suppliers / Subcontractors for various types of Subcontracts / Purchase Orders including both fixed price and cost reimbursement.

9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9 / 80. The 9 / 80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

Responsible for managing all affairs relative to the position of a General Procurement Buyer

1 to 3 years applicable experience

Analysis of Oracle system material needs

Solicitation and preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Request for Information (RFIs)

Cost analysis of proposals

Price analysis of quotes

Proposal fact finding

Proposal negotiations (including cost and terms and conditions)

Purchase Order preparation, placement and continued administration / monitoring to assure Subcontractor compliance

Administer Subcontracts / Purchase orders, control costs and assure on-time delivery to support program requirements

Buying which includes analysis of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) needs

Serve as the focal point between the suppliers and our client’s functional departments and program offices

Manage quality, design and payment issues with Subcontractors

Coordinate "Source Selection" process as necessary

Ensure our client’s compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations

Administration of Purchase Order kick off meetings and on-site program reviews at Suppliers

Review and analyze planning to assure Subcontracts / Purchase orders are placed within supplier lead-time

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Sought

Bachelor’s Degree in a business area of study

Ability to use Oracle system & associated computer systems

Experience in cost and price analysis and write-ups

Ability to negotiate

Occasional domestic travel

Possible International travel

Strong communication (oral & written) and problem solving skills

Strong problem solving and program management skills

Excellent business acumen

Work in a team environment to meet team objectives and performance metrics

Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status with all parties involved

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & the Internet business applications are desired but are not mandated

Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems and MRP

Ability to multi-task and proper management of work day and buying deck

Ability to obtain a US security clearance