Associate Buyer

CACI International Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking an Associate Buyer to support purchasing of materials under government procurement policies. The role involves reviewing requisitions, negotiating terms with suppliers, and overseeing purchase orders through to delivery in a fast-paced environment.

As part of the Enterprise Services team, you will ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR and federal regulations, while maintaining relationships with qualified vendors and delivering value for client missions.

Qualifications

• Typically has a Bachelor’s degree or Associates/Vocational/Technical education or equivalent.
• Ability to complete milestones and work toward multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attention to details and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review requisition, solicit/evaluate bid, recommend and select supplier for award of purchase orders.
• Negotiate price, quality, delivery and other terms and conditions.
• Perform oversight on all awarded purchase orders until delivery/completion of goods/services.
• Coordinate and prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Recruit and maintain responsive suppliers providing high quality products and services at fair and reasonable prices.
• Negotiate with suppliers and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering change orders.

Skills

Highly organized

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree

Tools

Costpoint

P2P systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title: Associate Buyer
Job Category: Contracts
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity:

This position will be in our CACI Enterprise Services , where the individual will work under close supervision to prepare and administer purchase orders for materials in accordance with client requirements, government regulations and procurement policies/procedures.

• Typically works on purchasing activities valued up to $150,000.
• May be assigned higher value tasks with oversight from more senior level staff.
• Must comply with corporate policies, procedures, and underlying Federal, state, and/or local regulations concerning the purchase and/or shipment of goods, materials, and services.

Responsibilities:

• Review requisition, solicit/evaluate bid, recommend and select supplier for award of purchase orders.
• Negotiate price, quality, delivery and other terms and conditions.
• Perform oversight on all awarded purchase orders until delivery/completion of goods/services.
• Coordinate and prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Recruit and maintain responsive suppliers providing high quality products and services at fair and reasonable prices.
• Negotiate with suppliers and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering change orders.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Typically has a Bachelor’s degree or Associates/Vocational/Technical education or equivalent, and 0 to 2 years of related purchasing experience.
• Ability to complete milestones and work toward multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Highly organized with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attention to details and problem-solving skills.

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent.
• Experience in Costpoint and P2P systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and GSA Schedules.
• Advanced Excel and Word Document skills.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$39,400 - $78,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.