Emerging Buyer: Proposals & Purchasing

Science and Engineering Services, Inc.; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Engineering Services, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an entry-level Buyer I to support the proposal and procurement of low-dollar, high-volume commodities and services.

You will create RFQs, review BOMs, obtain quotes, and process POs in Costpoint, ensuring pricing and delivery are current. Reporting to a Team Lead, you will coordinate with program managers for BOM clarification, notify managers of discrepancies, and help maintain vendor relationships while adhering to FAR/DFARS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts Procurement, Finance/Accounting or equivalent preferred.
• Previous purchasing experience preferred; one-year purchasing experience in equipment, supplies, parts or services a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review BOM; create RFQ; contact vendors for quotes; prepare completed proposal packet for review by team lead or manager.
• Work with team lead to ensure BOM details are present; coordinate with departments and program managers for clarification.
• Process proposals per department procedures; revalidate proposals until win/loss.
• Receive Purchase Requisition list; verify pricing and delivery; apply Purchase Order; enter data in Costpoint; create electronic folder for review and approval of all POs.
• Notify Program Manager of discrepancies prior to PO placement; may complete a QA104 change request form.
• Source parts and services with guidance; utilize Approved Vendor List; develop vendor relationships; may identify new vendors; make recommendations to leadership.
• Utilize system-generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, assignments and PO past due dates.
• Communicate effectively; maintain system notes; respond to inquiries to support purchasing; ensure FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Science and Engineering Services, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks an entry-level Buyer I to support the proposal and procurement of low-dollar, high-volume commodities and services.

You will create RFQs, review BOMs, obtain quotes, and process POs in Costpoint, ensuring pricing and delivery are current. Reporting to a Team Lead, you will coordinate with program managers for BOM clarification, notify managers of discrepancies, and help maintain vendor relationships while adhering to FAR/DFARS