Buyer I

Science and Engineering Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Engineering Services, LLC, located in Huntsville, AL, seeks an entry-level Buyer I to support proposal and procurement activities for low-dollar, high-volume items. You will review BOMs, generate RFQs, contact vendors, and prepare packets for review while processing POs in Costpoint.

Under supervision, you will verify pricing, notify about discrepancies, and maintain vendor relationships. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with one year of purchasing experience as a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year purchasing experience preferred; buying equipment, supplies, parts, or services is a plus.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Proficiency with BOMs, RFQs, and vendor communications.
• Experience with Costpoint or a similar ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proposals: reviews BOM, creates RFQ form, contacts vendors for quotes, and prepares proposal packets.
• Procurement: prioritizes PR, verifies pricing, applies PO, enters data in Costpoint, creates review folders.
• Communicates discrepancies to the Program Manager before PO placement; may process QA104 requests.
• Submits and follows up on POs, cancels when needed, sources parts with pricing history.
• Maintains Approved Vendor List, builds vendor relationships, and uses system reports for data.
• Ensures proper notes, responds to inquiries, and adheres to FAR/DFARS compliance.

Skills

Proposal management

Procurement

Vendor management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Costpoint

Purchase orders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Finance/Accounting

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

ID

2026-1513

Location

US-AL-Huntsville 35824

248 Dunlop Blvd

Remote: No

Category

Purchasing

Position Type

Full-Time

Overview

Reporting to a Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager, the Buyer I is an entry-level administrative professional responsible for the proposal or procurement of low dollar, high volume commodities and/or services.

Responsibilities

• Proposals:
  • Reviews the Bill of Material (BOM); creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) form; contacts vendors for quote information; follows up on quote requests; prepares completed proposal packet for review by team lead or manager
  • Works with team lead to ensure BOM details are present; works with departments and program managers for clarification
  • Processes proposals per departmental procedures; continues to revalidate the proposals until win/loss
• Procurement:
  • Receives Purchase Requisition list (PR) and prioritizes per program needs; verifies pricing and delivery is current; applies purchase order (PO); verifies and enters any missing information in Costpoint; creates electronic folder for review and approval of all purchase orders
  • Notifies the Program Manager of any part, delivery or other discrepancies for review and approval prior to proceeding with Purchase Order (PO) placement
  • May complete a QA104 part number change request form
  • Submits PO to vendor for acceptance; follows up as required; cancels PO as required
  • Has minimal knowledge to source parts and services; relies on pricing history to select vendors
  • Utilizes the Approved Vendor List; develops vendor relationships; may identify new vendors; makes recommendation to leadership
  • Utilizes system generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments and PO past due dates
  • Communicates effectively; ensures system notes are provided; requests assistance with purchasing efforts; may respond to facility inquiries and issues to support the purchasing process
  • Utilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors' degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts Procurement, Finance/Accounting or equitable field preferred

Experience:

• Previous purchasing experience preferred; one-year experience in buying equipment, supplies, parts, services a plus

Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.