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Buyer/Purchaser - ECL Division

Astrion • Huntsville, AL • 3d ago

Overview

Buyer/Purchaser

LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL

JOB STATUS: Full Time

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: 0%

Astrion has an exciting Buyer/Purchaser opportunity for the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the Army Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS

2 years of applicable experience in contract procurement or similar purchasing background of mechanical and electronic parts in support of test instrumentation, development, and manufacturing.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems (OS) and MS Office products, like Excel. Must have 1 year of experience using a computer and Microsoft Software; or successful completion of 2 recognized computer classes.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities.

Strong organizational and workflow skills.

Self-motivated and comfortable with redundant work and last-minute variety.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Government security clearance (Must be a U.S. Citizen).

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Must have a valid driver's license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Junior to mid-level knowledge and experience of procurement in support of a government

Experience with Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense, SharePoint, and Costpoint Procurement.

Previous experience and track record of success creating cost and price analysis justifications.

Previous experience reviewing and writing non-competitive award or sole source justifications.

Excellent computer skills and experience working in Excel.

Prefer bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting or another related field.

Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks.

Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.

Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.

Are good at communicating with people.

Have a positive attitude.

Enjoy handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Flexible, adaptable, and resilient to change.

Demonstrated capability to communicate technical and/or administrative information both orally and in written form.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work as part of an enterprise team of order clerks and buyers supporting multiple divisions and customers.

Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small dollar credit card purchases for materials and services from purchase request through close-out reconciliation.

Perform, manage, and maintain file documentation in accordance with company policies and DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.

Support multiple projects in parallel in an environment that changes quickly in response to customer needs.

Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs) and evaluate responses.

Track procurement progression and status.

Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, contract terms, clauses and other contractual requirements.

Conduct market research and document findings.

Prepare and write price analysis justifications.

Review and write non-competitive award or sole source justifications in accordance with DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.

Validate justifications, requirements, funding, and budget.

Communicate with requestors, engineering and technical teams, customers, and suppliers.

Maintain a close working relationship with internal and external customers.

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