Purchasing Agent JR

Avmac-LL; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (11 Holidays)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

AVMAC LLC in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Junior Purchasing Agent to support the procurement team with purchasing, supplier relationships, and assistance to the Purchasing Agent and Senior Buyer.

This temporary full-time role offers potential for conversion to permanent full-time and requires experience with FAR and MS Excel. The team emphasizes compliance, vendor coordination, and timely delivery in a federal program environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing and administrative duties.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience with ABS Nautical System NSE, Costpoint/Deltek and ADP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing RFQs and procurement actions in support of MARAD RRF program and establish vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to ensure cost-effective purchasing compliant with FAR.
• Monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery and track undelivered items.
• Maintain receiving documentation in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Reconcile vendor invoices and coordinate with accounting for payments.
• Assist in reviewing team expenses for travel policy compliance.
• Track timeliness of expenses and assist with travel/expense questions.
• Coordinate travel requests and arrange travel for the team.
• Maintain and update purchasing reports, research discrepancies, and elevate issues to the Purchasing Agent.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

FAR knowledge

Vendor relations

Tools

ABS Nautical System Enterprise (NSE)

Costpoint/Deltek

ADP

Job description

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Purchasing Agent JR

Chesapeake, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1327

About AVMAC LLC:

AVMAC was founded by two former Naval Aviation Maintenance Officers, Bert Ortiz and Don Buzard, who collectively have more than eight decades of experience assigned to, or directly supporting, both carrier and amphibious aviation.

AVMAC’s corporate staff and leadership team employ many with similar backgrounds and experience, which makes it a highly knowledgeable force multiplier to their customer base. The company prides itself on hiring, recruiting and training veterans as it continues to serve the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation Homeland Security and commercial customers nationwide.

Position Summary: Seeking a Junior Buyer to support the procurement team by assisting in purchasing, supplier relationships, and supporting the Purchasing Agent and Senior Buyer.

This position is a temporary position with full-time hours, possible opportunity to move to permanent full time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in purchasing RFQs and procurement actions in support of MARAD RRF program. Establish and maintain working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and team.
• Collaborate with Purchasing Manager and Procurement team to guarantee cost-effective purchasing that is compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Monitors shipments to ensure that items come in on time, and in the event of problems, track shipments and follow-up on undelivered items.
• Maintain receiving documentation in accordance with FAR requirements.
• Reconcile invoices from vendors and coordinate with accounting for invoice payments.
• Assist in the review of team expenses for compliance with travel policies.
• Track timeliness and delinquency of expenses not submitted by the team.
• Assist in any travel and expense report questions.
• Coordinate timely submission of travel requests and ensure travel arrangements are made for the team.
• Maintain and update assigned purchasing reports, including the recurring Weekly Purchasing Report and SDSR Report. Research and correct routine discrepancies, maintain accurate supporting documentation, and elevate material, recurring, compliance-related, or audit-significant issues to the Purchasing Agent and Purchasing Manager.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing and administrative duties.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office business applications, with intermediate-level ability in MS EXCEL.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Knowledge of ABS Nautical System Enterprise (NSE), Costpoint/Deltek and ADP software is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Work may require frequent bending, reaching and climbing.
• May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.
• Work may be performed on top or under equipment in cramped or awkward positions.

What We Offer: (benefits vary based on FT, PT, or On-Call status)

• Benefits offered include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid Life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Paid time off -including 11 Holidays (8 hours per holiday)
• Participation in the AVMAC LLC 401(k) plan

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

AVMAC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workplace and affirm equal opportunity for all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law, including affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans.