Procurement Associate - Entry-Level Buyer

Science and Engineering Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Engineering Services, LLC, located in Huntsville, AL, seeks an entry-level Buyer I to support proposal and procurement activities for low-dollar, high-volume items. You will review BOMs, generate RFQs, contact vendors, and prepare packets for review while processing POs in Costpoint.

Under supervision, you will verify pricing, notify about discrepancies, and maintain vendor relationships. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with one year of purchasing experience as a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year purchasing experience preferred; buying equipment, supplies, parts, or services is a plus.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Proficiency with BOMs, RFQs, and vendor communications.
• Experience with Costpoint or a similar ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proposals: reviews BOM, creates RFQ form, contacts vendors for quotes, and prepares proposal packets.
• Procurement: prioritizes PR, verifies pricing, applies PO, enters data in Costpoint, creates review folders.
• Communicates discrepancies to the Program Manager before PO placement; may process QA104 requests.
• Submits and follows up on POs, cancels when needed, sources parts with pricing history.
• Maintains Approved Vendor List, builds vendor relationships, and uses system reports for data.
• Ensures proper notes, responds to inquiries, and adheres to FAR/DFARS compliance.

Skills

Proposal management

Procurement

Vendor management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Costpoint

Purchase orders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Supply Chain Management

Finance/Accounting

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

Science and Engineering Services, LLC, located in Huntsville, AL, seeks an entry-level Buyer I to support proposal and procurement activities for low-dollar, high-volume items. You will review BOMs, generate RFQs, contact vendors, and prepare packets for review while processing POs in Costpoint.

Under supervision, you will verify pricing, notify about discrepancies, and maintain vendor relationships. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with one year of purchasing experience as a plus.