Staff Division Buyer

ARA; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA is seeking a motivated Staff Division Buyer to join its Corporate Contracts & Procurement team. In this remote role, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal procurement, excellent communication skills, and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Federal purchasing experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process for goods and services.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support operational needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relationship management

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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The Corporate Contracts & Procurement team of Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking a Division Buyer with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Federal government procurement and at least 2 years’ experience in materials procurement utilizing an inventory management system. This is a remote position that will support our Integrated Products Division. Our team’s mission is to provide procurement expertise through communication and collaboration while allowing our technical partners to focus on delivering results. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and services in compliance with federal regulations and internal procedures. We are looking for a Division Buyer who is a self-starter, has excellent communication skills, provides outstanding customer service, is detail orientated, and thrives working in a team environment. The successful candidate is passionate, results driven and committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do As a Division Buyer

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for goods and services, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and other applicable federal acquisition regulations. This includes issuing Requests for Quote (RFQs), negotiating with vendors, putting together Purchase Order documentation that is compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) requirements, issuing Purchase Orders to vendors and assisting with order deliveries/tracking info/invoices/returns.
• Utilize inventory management system (Deltek Costpoint) to process purchase orders and monitor stock levels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure best pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Project Managers, Accounting, Project Finance, etc.) to support project and operational needs.
• Support proposal efforts.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain and procurement processes.
• Support DCAA/DCMA Audits, i.e., Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) by maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Support ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality System Audits.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
  
  

Experience And Skills Required

• 3-5 years of Federal purchasing experience, including procurement file documentation for federal acquisitions: Competition, Sole Source Justification, Price/Cost Analysis, Reps & Certs, Commercial Item Determination, Market Research, Source Selection, prime contract flowdown clauses
• At least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to multi-task and work in high volume environment under strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Maintain high level of accuracy
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Deltek Costpoint system experience
• SharePoint experience
• ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management system experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Software Development, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Research Services

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