Buyer - Federal Contracts (Services)

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Buyer – Federal Contracts to support end-to-end procurement activities for U.S. government contracts. This is a 100% remote role with EST/CST-aligned hours.

The buyer will manage sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations, while supporting RFP/RFQ activity in partnership with cross-functional proposal teams. Ability to work independently is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive procurement/buyer experience.
• Demonstrated procurement experience supporting government/federal contracts.
• Strong experience negotiating contracts and T&Cs (pricing, terms, SLAs, delivery, etc.).
• Previous experience handling procurement for services (vs. product).
• Experience working with or purchasing through VARs (Value-Added Resellers).
• Experience supporting RFP/RFQ processes and working cross-functionally with proposal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, execute with urgency, and deliver results with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities supporting federal/government contracts, ensuring alignment with applicable contractual and purchasing requirements.
• Own day-to-day buying activities including sourcing, quoting, purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, and delivery coordination.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, delivery terms, and contract terms & conditions (T&Cs).
• Prepare Supplier SOWs and teaming agreements
• Support and/or coordinate RFPs and purchasing-related inputs for proposal development; partner closely with the proposal team and internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Work with Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and related supplier channels; manage relationships and purchasing workflows tied to reseller/partner structures.
• Identify procurement risks (lead times, vendor performance, cost increases) and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to improve service levels, pricing, and responsiveness.

Skills

Procurement experience

Government contracts

Contract negotiations

SOW/teaming agreements

RFP/RFQ coordination

Vendor management

Independent work

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Job Title

Buyer – Federal Contracts (Services)

Type of Engagement

6+ month contract (Not open to 3rd party C2C consultants. Visa sponsorship is not available)

Work Location

Remote

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Buyer – Federal Contracts to support end-to-end procurement activities aligned to U.S. government contracting requirements. This is a100% remote role (work hours aligned to EST or CST). The Buyer will manage purchasing execution, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations, and will play a key role in supporting RFP/RFQ activity in partnership with cross-functional proposal teams.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities supporting federal/government contracts, ensuring alignment with applicable contractual and purchasing requirements.
• Own day-to-day buying activities including sourcing, quoting, purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, and delivery coordination.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, delivery terms, and contract terms & conditions (T&Cs).
• Prepare Supplier SOWs and teaming agreements
• Support and/or coordinate RFPs and purchasing-related inputs for proposal development; partner closely with the proposal team and internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Work with Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and related supplier channels; manage relationships and purchasing workflows tied to reseller/partner structures.
• Identify procurement risks (lead times, availability, vendor performance, cost increases) and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to improve service levels, pricing, and responsiveness.
• Operate independently with minimal oversight; manage priorities, timelines, and deliverables as a self-starter.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–10 years of progressive procurement/buyer experience.
• Demonstrated procurement experience supporting government/federal contracts.
• Strong experience negotiating contracts and T&Cs (pricing, terms, SLAs, delivery, etc.).
• Previous experience handling procurement for services (vs. product) will be needed.
• Experience working with or purchasing through VARs (Value-Added Resellers).
• Experience supporting RFP/RFQ processes and working cross-functionally with proposal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, execute with urgency, and deliver results with limited direction.

Big Bonus Points

• Prior experience in an environment with structured compliance requirements (government contracting, regulated industries, etc.).
• Experience building procurement processes/documentation that can scale as the function grows.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience using Deltek Costpoint

Salary

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role is $57.00 - $62.00 per hour.

The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

Job Requisition

Job Requisition # 40447

Equal Opportunity Employer

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.

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