Buyer/Purchaser (MSI Support) with Security Clearance

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Buyer/Purchaser to support test instrumentation procurement, manage purchase orders, and collaborate with engineering and production teams across divisions.

The role requires 2+ years in government-related procurement, proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and SharePoint, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance while maintaining accuracy, documentation and CPSR compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of procurement experience in contract procurement or similar purchasing background for mechanical/electronic parts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS and MS Office, including Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Strong organizational and workflow skills.
• Self-motivated and able to handle last-minute tasks.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance (US citizen).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an enterprise team of order clerks and buyers across divisions and customers.
• Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small-dollar purchases for materials and services from request to close-out.
• Maintain file documentation per company policies and CPSR requirements.
• Support multiple projects in a fast-changing environment.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate responses.
• Track procurement progression and status.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions; support contract terms and clauses.
• Conduct market research and document findings.
• Prepare and write price analysis justifications.
• Review and write non-competitive or sole source justifications per CPSR requirements.
• Validate justifications, requirements, funding, and budget.
• Communicate with requestors, engineering teams, customers, and suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Organization skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

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%

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. #CJ