Associate Buyer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

ProSidian seeks an Associate Buyer in Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) to support program procurement on a contract contingent basis, on-site at a client site in Aiken, South Carolina.

The role focuses on safety, sourcing, supplier management, and compliance across nuclear and environmental management sectors, with duties including vendor lists, bids, price analysis, and purchase order administration.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates hold a degree and related experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, and vendor relations is valued.
• Knowledge of nuclear/environmental sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports development of scopes of work, vendor lists, and bid solicitations.
• Negotiates and places contracts and subcontracts per procedures.
• Reviews sole source justifications and proposes alternatives.
• Assists in preparing technical specifications and requirements.
• Performs pre-procurement planning and bid/document processes.
• Ensures compliance and cost analysis for fair pricing.

Skills

Management consulting

Acquisition support

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services firm that delivers value to clients through tailored solutions grounded in industry-leading practices. ProSidian provides enterprise services/solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. Launched by Management Consultants, our multidisciplinary teams bring together global professionals to deliver a wide range of engagements for public and private, defense and civilian government, and non-profit organizations. Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and align at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people to deliver value. See the link to the ProSidian website at www.ProSidian.com

Job Description

ProSidian seeks a Associate Buyer | Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) for Program Support on a SCA – Service Contract Act / Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) Basis for Working On-Site (Client Site) in The Southeast | South Atlantic | CONUS Area (Aiken, South Carolina) Contract Contingent, generally located across the Aiken, South Carolina Across The Southeast | South Atlantic | CONUS Region supporting a High-hazard nuclear cleanup environment requiring disciplined staffing, safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

With STD Work/Job Site (Office) Language(s) being English; the Associate Buyer | Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) [L07695] is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Business Analyst. This role shall be principally focused on ProSidian Strategic Resourcing and Professional Staff Augmentation for Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) Solutions and ServicesSupply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) for ProSidian Strategic Resourcing and Professional Staff Augmentation for Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) Solutions and Services

We seek Associate Buyer candidates with relevant Nuclear And Environmental Management Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Nuclear And Environmental Management Sector Clients such as SRMC. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - ProSidian Strategic Resourcing and Professional Staff Augmentation for Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) Solutions and Services Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Associate Buyer [ProSidian Strategic Resourcing and Professional Staff Augmentation for Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) Solutions and Services] aligned with the Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Nuclear And Environmental Management Industry Sector.

This role focusses on Human Capital | Project Management | Engineering | Environmental | Compliance | Risk Management | IT Effectiveness | Business Process | Training Knowledge Management Solutions for clients such as Savannah River Mission Completion, LLC (SRMC) | SRMC Supply Chain / Procurement supporting the Liquid Waste Program under DOE prime contract 89303322DEM000068 Generally Located In Aiken, South Carolina and across the Southeast | South Atlantic | CONUS Region (Of Country/World) Working On-Site (Client Site).

Provide Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) Services and Solutions as a ProSidian Engagement Team Member working in a capacity that Supports strategic procurement activities through planning, analysis, coordination, documentation, compliance, quality assurance, and stakeholder support.. Secure the right goods and services at the best value through fair competition, disciplined sourcing, and compliant purchasing.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Associate Buyer | Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) [L07695]

Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed. Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task. Take necessary steps to stop work if continuing the activity is unsafe or will create and unsafe condition.

• Provides support in the development of scopes of work, preparation of vendor lists, solicitation of bids, analysis of cost data, subcontract placement, and administration.
• Solicits, negotiates, places, and administers fixed priced subcontracts (blanket order), for various off-the-shelf products/commodities and staff augmentation services following prescribed procedures.
• Reviews/verifies adequacy of sole source justifications and develops alternative solutions for those which are denied.
• Participates in development of Technical Specifications/Requirements.
• Performs pre-procurement planning, prepares solicitation documents, and processes requests for quotations/proposals.
• Evaluates proposals to verify compliance with requirements of the solicitation and performs price analysis to ensure pricing is fair and reasonable.
• Resolves exceptions to solicitation terms and conditions.
• Executes order placement, issues purchase orders or subcontract documents, and files documentation.
• Researches and maintains reliable cost competitive sources of suppliers.
• Coordinates purchase order activity between Field Procurement Engineering (FPE), Receiving, Accounts Payable, Quality Assurance, supplier, and end user. (Resolves questionable items with requester and/or purchasing management.)
• Administers existing purchase orders/subcontracts including the review of invoices to ensure 100% compliance to terms and conditions for invoice processing.
• Participates in coordination of specific training presentations.
• Prepares special analytical reports for Management.

Other duties as assigned. The responsibilities provided above are intended to describe the primary elements of the job as a whole and not describe any one position in its entirety.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Associate Buyer | Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) [L07695] Candidates:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university OR;
• Associate’s degree and 2+ years of related experience OR;
• High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of related experience

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university OR;
• Associate’s degree and 2+ years of related experience OR;
• High School Diploma/GED and 4+ years of related experience

This position aligns with functional and technical requirements in the Nuclear And Environmental Management Sector and Associate Buyer Candidates principally support Supply Chain Management — Buyer (SCM-Buyer) Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Disciplines.

Skills Required

• Primarily focused on Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Supply Chain Management — Buyer (