Buyer/Purchaser

ERC, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education assistance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holiday schedule

Job summary

ERC, Inc is seeking a Buyer/Purchaser in Huntsville, Alabama to support the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center by procuring essential materials and services.

The ideal candidate will manage purchase orders, negotiate contract terms, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. A high school diploma and two years of relevant procurement experience are required. Desired skills include proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with procurement software.

ERC offers benefits like continuing education assistance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in contract procurement or similar purchasing background.
• Strong knowledge of federal procurement regulations.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute and track purchase orders and credit card purchases.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms.
• Maintain documentation per company policies.
• Prepare Request for Quotes and evaluate responses.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of procurement regulations

Experience with Microsoft Excel

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Deltek Costpoint

SharePoint

Job description

Buyer/Purchaser

Location: RWESS - Redstone Arsenal - Huntsville, AL 35808 US (Primary)

Full‑time position.

Job Description

ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers’ and the nation’s toughest challenges for more than 30 years. As a buyer/purchaser, you will directly support the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) Wide Engineering and Support Services Contract on Redstone Arsenal, AL by procuring and documenting essential materials and services to support the RTC mission.

What you’ll do all day:

• Work as part of an enterprise team of order clerks and buyers supporting multiple divisions and customers.
• Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small‑dollar credit card purchases from purchase request through close‑out reconciliation.
• Perform, manage, and maintain file documentation in accordance with company policies and DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
• Support multiple projects in parallel in an environment that changes quickly in response to customer needs.
• Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs) and evaluate responses.
• Track procurement progression and status.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, and other contractual requirements.
• Conduct market research and document findings.
• Prepare and write price analysis justifications.
• Review and write non‑competitive award or sole source justifications per CPSR requirements.
• Validate justifications, requirements, funding, and budget.
• Communicate with requestors, engineering and technical teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain a close working relationship with internal and external customers.

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self‑starter requiring little oversight to complete given tasks.
• Enjoy a fast‑paced work environment.
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.
• Are skilled at communication.
• Have a positive attitude.

Minimum requirements for this position:

• High school diploma.
• Two years of applicable experience in contract procurement or similar purchasing background of mechanical and electronic parts supporting test instrumentation, development, and manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and MS Office products, particularly Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience, working knowledge, and understanding of government regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Ability to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational and workflow skills.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable with redundant work and last‑minute variety.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for all applicants.

Desired skills and experience for this position:

• Junior to mid‑level knowledge and experience of procurement in support of a government contract.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense, SharePoint, and Costpoint Procurement.
• Previous experience and track record of success creating cost and price analysis justifications.
• Previous experience reviewing and writing non‑competitive award or sole source justifications.
• Excellent computer skills and experience working in Excel.
• Prefer a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in procurement, business administration, accounting, or a related field.

What we offer:

• Continuing education assistance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule.