Associate Buyer

ASRC Federal; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal in the United States is seeking a full-time Associate Procurement Specialist to support the U.S. Army GVSC program and related procurement activities.

This role involves preparing solicitations, issuing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining procurement files across dispersed locations. You will work with program personnel to ensure compliance with policies, support supplier onboarding, and help drive process improvements while delivering timely, accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of general professional experience in an office, administrative, customer service, purchasing, logistics, finance, or other business environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to learn new systems, processes, and procurement procedures.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement lifecycle for purchases, including preparing solicitations, obtaining quotations, issuing purchase orders, and administering procurement actions.
• Process low-dollar purchases using company Purchasing Card (P-Card) procedures.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding quotations, order status, deliveries, and routine procurement questions.
• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy prior to processing.
• Maintain procurement files and documentation in accordance with company procedures and documentation standards.
• Monitor purchases to ensure timely delivery and resolve routine procurement issues.
• Work closely with program personnel to support operational procurement requirements.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, including the collection, review, and processing of all required vendor documentation.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable procurement procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other procurement projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Procurement procedures

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

ASRC Federal is seeking a full-time Associate Procurement Specialist to support the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) program, in addition to D&I procurements. This position provides procurement support for operational requirements across geographically dispersed government locations. The Associate Procurement Specialist will support routine purchasing activities, supplier coordination, purchase order administration, and procurement file maintenance while ensuring compliance with company policies and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Support the procurement lifecycle for purchases, including preparing solicitations, obtaining quotations, issuing purchase orders, and administering procurement actions. Process low-dollar purchases using company Purchasing Card (P-Card) procedures. Coordinate with suppliers regarding quotations, order status, deliveries, and routine procurement questions. Review purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy prior to processing. Maintain procurement files and documentation in accordance with company procedures and documentation standards. Monitor purchases to ensure timely delivery and resolve routine procurement issues. Work closely with program personnel to support operational procurement requirements. Assist with supplier onboarding, including the collection, review, and processing of all required vendor documentation. Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable procurement procedures. Support continuous improvement initiatives and other procurement projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. One (1) year of general professional experience in an office, administrative, customer service, purchasing, logistics, finance, or other business environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to learn new systems, processes, and procurement procedures. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. Previous purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or subcontract administration experience. Experience supporting Government contracts. Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Experience with Deltek Costpoint or other procurement systems. Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.