Junior Buyer

Belcan LLC; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

A growing procurement firm in Killeen, Texas, seeks a Junior Buyer to manage the purchasing cycle while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, negotiating agreements, maintaining procurement files, and supporting both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or has equivalent experience, with skills in customer support and strong attention to detail. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher. 4 years of experience can substitute for education.
• 0-3 years' experience in customer support, purchasing, or logistics management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day purchasing activities under supervision.
• Procurement of supplies, equipment, and services.
• Issue and analyze requisitions for proper approval and details.
• Process purchase documents while maintaining compliance.

Skills

Customer support

Purchasing

Logistic management

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)

Job description

Innovative, Secure, and Outcome-Based Solutions

Junior Buyer is responsible for the purchase orders that span the entire procurement cycle, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, legal guidelines, FAR/DFARS clauses, and customer requirements. Responsibilities include but not limited to negotiation and execution of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and facilitating teaming agreements (TAs), P-card purchases, creation of solicitation packages to vendors evaluation of quotes, price analysis, negotiation of purchase order terms and conditions, purchase order administration, issue resolution, and purchase order closeout activities. Supports all internal and external audits and provides program support to both internal and external customers.

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Subcontracts Manager, Buyer will be responsible for day-to-day ordinary and recurring purchasing activities.
• Procurement of basic supplies, equipment and services; expedites documents to ensure goods are properly received and payments authorized on a timely basis.
• Receives requisitions, reviews and analyzes for proper signature approval, adequate description, quantity, specification, statement of work, delivery requirements, etc. to facilitate purchase.
• Issues verbal and written Request for Quotations as required for an order.
• Analyze and work with the requestor on which quotes received will be acceptable for an order.
• Review and process a variety of purchase documents, which includes auditing and maintaining a procurement file in accordance with FAR and ISO file documentation for compliance.
• Work effectively with the end-users of products and services by processing their requirements in a timely manner and ensuring that the products or services will support their needs
• Resolve any possible conflicts between end-users and sellers on an as needed basis.
• Performs purchase order close-out activities.
• Acts as primary interface between subcontractors, vendors and the program for all procurement related issues.
• Adhere to ISO 9001, 20000 and 270001 Policy and Procedures
• Regularly interacts with program management, contracts, project control, finance, business development and with suppliers, as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Higher or 4 years of experience in lieu of education.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• 0- 3 years' experience in customer support, purchasing, and/or logistic management.
• Must be able to take ownership of work/tasks assigned and see them through completion.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.
• Functionally skilled in Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and effective time management skills
• Possesses analytical and interpersonal skills in order to perform the job.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal technical staff, peers, and management, as well as externally with customers.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be deadline driven.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have strong problem-solving techniques.

Compensation:

We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary range of $55,0000 $60,000/year. Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.