Buyer I

Vectrus, Inc; Gluckstadt (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance, AD&D, and disability

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X is seeking a Level-1 Buyer to support procurement operations across programs. You will screen PRs, award low-dollar orders, onboard suppliers, and maintain supplier records, with focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will collaborate with Finance, support D&B checks, certificates, and coordinate with teams to enter suppliers into IFS, contributing to timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing. Travel may be required for assignments.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–2 years' professional experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen Purchase Requisitions (PR) from programs and award low-dollar orders.
• Review, solicit, and award incoming requisitions and maintain pre-qualified supplier records.
• Onboard new suppliers and coordinate with Finance for supplier entries into IFS.
• Conduct Denied Party screenings, track certifications and insurance documents.
• Expedite to track critical shipments and generate reports as directed.
• Maintain documentation for purchases in line with government and company policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Strong communicator

Analytical skills

Education

BS/BA Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

Overview

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• A Level-1 Buyer will mostly be working on the pre-purchase administrative activities of procurement. This position will screening all incoming purchase requisitions and managing the supplier base. They will review, solicit, and award the incoming requisitions. They will assemble and maintain pre-qualified supplier records, add new suppliers, track suppliers through the pre-qualification process, provide credit applications, conduct D&B reviews, track annual re-certifications and insurance certificates, and coordinate with Finance on the entry of new suppliers into IFS.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen Purchase Requisitions (PR) from programs and award low dollar orders
• Work with end-users if there is any discrepancies in the PRs received from program.
• Act as a sponsor for on-boarding new suppliers.
• Conduct Denied Party screenings/reviews, track annual re-certifications and insurance certificates
• Act as Expediters to track critical shipments
• Generate & maintain reports by following the instructions of team leads
• Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies
• Performs other duties assigned
• May be required to travel on Temporary Assignments to Programs both CONUS/OCONUS in support of program and mission requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • BS/BA Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained. (One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required)
• Experience:
  • Must have 0- 2 years' professional experience
  • Customer service oriented, detail focused, pro-active behavior, multi-task capability
  • Must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.
  • Sales and data analytics experience a plus.
• Skills:
  • Good problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques, strong communicator, possesses analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Software:
  • Frequent use of Microsoft Office applications, CLM, Infinium, On-Base, Maximo, STARS (potentially) and SharePoint.
• Technology:
  • Company issued computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

What We Bring:

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
  • USD $ 50,000 - 90,000
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.