Remote Buyer, Federal Contracts & RFP Support

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Buyer – Federal Contracts to support end-to-end procurement activities for U.S. government contracts. This is a 100% remote role with EST/CST-aligned hours.

The buyer will manage sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations, while supporting RFP/RFQ activity in partnership with cross-functional proposal teams. Ability to work independently is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive procurement/buyer experience.
• Demonstrated procurement experience supporting government/federal contracts.
• Strong experience negotiating contracts and T&Cs (pricing, terms, SLAs, delivery, etc.).
• Previous experience handling procurement for services (vs. product).
• Experience working with or purchasing through VARs (Value-Added Resellers).
• Experience supporting RFP/RFQ processes and working cross-functionally with proposal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently, execute with urgency, and deliver results with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities supporting federal/government contracts, ensuring alignment with applicable contractual and purchasing requirements.
• Own day-to-day buying activities including sourcing, quoting, purchase order execution, supplier follow-up, and delivery coordination.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, delivery terms, and contract terms & conditions (T&Cs).
• Prepare Supplier SOWs and teaming agreements
• Support and/or coordinate RFPs and purchasing-related inputs for proposal development; partner closely with the proposal team and internal stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Work with Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and related supplier channels; manage relationships and purchasing workflows tied to reseller/partner structures.
• Identify procurement risks (lead times, vendor performance, cost increases) and proactively recommend mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to improve service levels, pricing, and responsiveness.

Skills

Procurement experience

Government contracts

Contract negotiations

SOW/teaming agreements

RFP/RFQ coordination

Vendor management

Independent work

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Buyer – Federal Contracts to support end-to-end procurement activities for U.S. government contracts. This is a 100% remote role with EST/CST-aligned hours.

The buyer will manage sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations, while supporting RFP/RFQ activity in partnership with cross-functional proposal teams. Ability to work independently is essential.