Buyer/Purchaser (MSI Support) with Security Clearance

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Buyer/Purchaser to support RTC Test and Engineering Services on the Redstone Arsenal contract. The role involves processing purchase orders, managing vendor relations, and ensuring compliance with CPSR requirements. A Secret clearance and US citizenship are prerequisites.

The position requires 2+ years of relevant purchasing experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining stringent documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in contract procurement or purchasing of mechanical/electronic parts for test instrumentation, development, and manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MS Windows OS and MS Office products (Excel); 1 year computer experience or completion of 2 computer classes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing work efforts and shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational and workflow skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to handle redundant tasks and last-minute changes.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance (US citizenship).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an enterprise team of order clerks and buyers.
• Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small-dollar purchases from request to close-out reconciliation.
• 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 contract clauses.
• Conduct market research and document findings.
• Prepare and write price analysis justifications and non-competitive award justifications per CPSR.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Time management

Attention to detail

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement / Business / Accounting

Tools

Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense

SharePoint

Costpoint Procurement

Microsoft Excel

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.