Senior Buyer - Federal Contracts & FAR Specialist

Reliance Test & Technology; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and procurement at Eglin AFB, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and end-to-end contract management. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate terms.

The role requires an advanced understanding of federal procurement, Costpoint knowledge, and the ability to obtain/maintain security clearance. Office-based at Eglin AFB, FL.

Qualifications

• Experience in federal government contracting or procurement.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS is highly desired.
• Ability to manage end-to-end contract life cycle and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic sourcing and procurement of complex parts and services.
• Prepare RFPs, conduct bidder conferences, evaluate proposals, and negotiate requirements.
• Create and administer purchase orders in compliance with FAR/DFARS.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Contract administration

Vendor management

Negotiation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

Reliance Test & Technology, LLC is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and procurement at Eglin AFB, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and end-to-end contract management. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate terms.

The role requires an advanced understanding of federal procurement, Costpoint knowledge, and the ability to obtain/maintain security clearance. Office-based at Eglin AFB, FL.