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Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.
Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen, and military family members are encouraged to apply!
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer is responsible for conducting procurements in accordance with internal policy, customer requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), other U.S. Government agency acquisition rules and regulations and U.S. and state public laws and statutes. This individual is responsible for Market Pricing Research, Pricing Post Negotiation Memorandums, Pricing Proposal Evaluations, and other Procurement deliverables which are retained in accordance with Procurement Policy. Partner with Finance, business areas, and leadership to resolve questions associated with accruals, payables and budget. Act as SME in support of Procurement, Contract Management, DHA/ VA Contract Modification, Finance and business teams in support of pricing efforts including ROMs, RFIs/ RFPs, contracts, and licensing agreements.
Education & Experience
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- U.S. Citizen
- Must receive a favorable Interim and adjudicated final Department of Defense (DoD) background investigation
- 5+ years recent experience in Procurement, Purchasing that includes complex procurement tasks such as performing cost analysis, creating sourcing strategies, negotiations and independently resolving issues
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with supplier relationship management
Preferred:
- 10+ years of handling progressively complex procurement tasks and negotiations Proficiency in procurement and other software (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, Ariba, Agiloft, Oracle Procurement Cloud, Coupa)
- Certified as CPSM, CPM or CPPO
- FAR knowledge or experience with government purchasing
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and document pricing to identify pricing drivers for discreet comparative analysis with other vendors and subcontractors.
- Provide reporting to all levels of leadership to determine negotiating strategies and approval process.
- Partner with Procurement Manager and Director to negotiate lowest possible price with vendors and subcontractors.
- Document all negotiating and compliance factors associated with agreed pricing.
- Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of solicitations, evaluations of proposals, support of complex negotiations and executing awards, while assessing risk and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.
- Communicate with suppliers to obtain ROMs, quotes, execute orders via Purchase order or SOW, and track delivery schedules.
- Create, process, monitor and drive timely purchase orders and SOWs to ensure accuracy and timely fulfillment.
- Research suppliers, products, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and reliable sources.
- Ensure purchases align with company policies, budgets, and regulatory requirements (e.g. FAR and DFARS).
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier interactions in procurement systems.
Work with internal departments to understand purchasing needs, budgetary constraints, and provide timely support.- Assists departments in obtaining pricing and other information from vendors as well as reviews contracts and assists business units in the management of contractual obligations of the vendor to ensure that all terms and conditions are met.
- Prepares formal Request for Proposal/Quotations and documentation to support vendor selection.
- Prepares and disseminates information regarding contract status, modifications, etc.
- Maintains logs of expiration notifications produced by the system; documents business unit feedback in contract management system.
- May conduct research to support contract audit and or facilitate business unit contracting trends.
- Responds to complex inquiries regarding contract financial terms, revisions, and amendments.
- Communicates contract management policy and practice to internal business units.
- Responsible for consultation and escalation to business unit and/or VP on issues which are not solved satisfactorily in a timely manner.
- May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements.
- Maintains desk procedures and business unit reference guides as necessary.
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- Acts as liaison between Legal, Contract Management, Finance, and Business departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Competencies
Communication / People Skills: Ability to negotiate, influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.
Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.
Coping / Flexibility: Resiliency in adapting to a variety of situations and individuals while maintaining a sense of purpose and mature problem-solving approach.
Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.
Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.
Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures; knowledge of contracting concepts and Federal Acquisition Regulations; analytical and communication skills.
Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
- Works within an office environment with minimal travel required
