Buyer (Intermediate)

V2X Inc; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance and AD&D

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off and holidays

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X Inc. is seeking an experienced Level-II Buyer to purchase and administer POs for various programs, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies. You will draft RFQs, negotiate terms, and coordinate with internal teams to close orders efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to train junior staff, with occasional travel for CONUS/OCONUS assignments.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of professional procurement, subcontracting, purchasing & contract management experience.
• FAR/DFARS knowledge and ability to brief senior management.

Responsibilities

• Procure and administer purchase orders for multiple programs, including foreign and domestic suppliers.
• Manage total procurement process from sourcing to PO closure with proper documentation.
• Evaluate bids, negotiate price, delivery, quality and service with suppliers.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues.
• Assist and mentor junior buyers; travel on program assignments as needed (CONUS/OCONUS).

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

General office software

Job description

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 improvesecurity, 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.

Overview

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 improvesecurity, 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-II Buyer will buy and administer purchase orders for various V2X Programs which may involve both foreign and domestic subcontractors. This position will execute and administer various types of Purchase Orders (POs) through close-out, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR/DFARS clauses, and customer requirements. Drafts Request for Quotes, determine price reasonableness, leads negotiation efforts with suppliers. Supports all internal and external audits. Operates under the functional guidance of Supply Chain organization and Corporate Purchasing Manual, while coordinating closely with other functional departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchasing of primarily services, and materials / supplies in support of the HQ site and programs as required. Responsible for the total procurement process – sourcing thru closure of purchase order, to include thorough documentation.
• Purchases a variety of services, materials, and supplies.
• Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers.
• Evaluate bids, selects and recommends suppliers, negotiates price, delivery, quality and service.
• Follows up on all awards until completion of order.
• Works with Accounts Payable as required resolving issues on suppliers’ invoices.
• Responsible for all documentation associated with a purchase as required by government and company policies.
• Coach Junior Buyers in the Organization.
• 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 4+ years of professional experience relating to Procurement, subcontracting, purchasing & contract management.
  • Must have working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), contract law, purchasing policies and procedures, basic software worksheet technologies, and the ability to meet with, work with and brief senior management personnel.
• Other Requirement:
  • U.S. Citizenship
• Skills:
  • Good problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills/techniques, strong communicator, possesses analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to train, lead projects, direct employees.
  • Customer service oriented, detail focused, pro-active behavior, multi-task capability.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.
• Software:
  • Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Technology:
  • Company issued computer, printer, calculator, phone, copy/scan/fax machine and other general office equipment.

What We Bring

• At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
• 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.