Buyer/Purchaser (MSI Support)

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Buyer/Purchaser to support the RTC Test and Engineering Services contract at Redstone Arsenal, AL. This full-time role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

A strong background in procurement, cost analysis, and government contracting is essential for success. You will work with engineers and technicians, manage purchase orders and RFQs, and ensure compliance with CPSR requirements while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of contract procurement or similar purchasing background in support of test instrumentation, development, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• 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 for materials and services from purchase request through close-out reconciliation.
• Perform, manage, and maintain file documentation in accordance with company policies and DCMA 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 and conditions, contract terms, clauses 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 in accordance with 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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Windows OS

MS Excel

Communication skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Security clearance

Drug screening

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

SharePoint

Costpoint Procurement

Job description

Overview

Buyer/Purchaser (ECE Support)

LOCATION:Redstone Arsenal, AL

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE: Ability to acquire Secret

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL:0%

Astrion has an exciting Buyer/Purchaser opportunity for the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the Army Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Minimum (2) years of applicable experience in contract procurement or similar purchasing background of mechanical and electronic parts in support of test instrumentation, development, and manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems (OS) and MS Office products, like Excel. Must have 1 year of experience using a computer and Microsoft Software; or successful completion of 2 recognized computer classes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 be a U.S. Citizen).
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a High School Diploma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Junior to mid-level knowledge and experience of procurement in support of a government
• 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 bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting or another related field.
• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks.
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.
• Are good at communicating with people.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Enjoy handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient to change.
• Demonstrated capability to communicate technical and/or administrative information both orally and in written form.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 for materials and services 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 and conditions, contract terms, clauses 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 in accordance with DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (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.

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