Overview
Buyer (PURCH-2026-25795):
Bowhead seeks a Buyer to support our Purchasing Department. This position requires an individual who has knowledge on procurement functions. Maintains strong working relationships, communications with key supplier's & confirms shipping schedules and monitors open purchase orders. Supports obtaining materials from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Interviews vendors and recommends sources of supply. Analyzes quotations received to select or recommend suppliers.
Responsibilities
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Knowledge of Materials (Purchasing & Inventory) in a purchasing environment.
Sourcing Vendors
Coordinates with shipping companies ie. FedEx, UPS, Moving companies.
Negotiation of Supplier Terms & Conditions, including Price
Request for Quote (RFQ) preparation
Understanding Quality Deficiency Reports, Non-Cancel/ Non-return Orders, Request for Variance
Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders.
Verifies specifications of purchase requests
Expedites orders
Evaluates bids and selects suppliers.
Maintain SharePoint site
Coordinates collection and preparation of reports
Compiles data
Reviews and answers correspondence.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Seeking five plus years (5+) years of professional experience working with government contract procurement, purchasing and or buying experience.
Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, or similar.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
Microsoft Office Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.
Target salary is $70,000/annually to $85,000/annually commensurate with experience
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .
All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2026-25795
Category Acquisition/Inventory/Purchasing Support
Location : Location US-
Min USD $70,000.00/Yr.
Max USD $85,000.00/Yr.
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain N/A
Minimum Clearance Required N/A
Travel Requirement N/A
Additional Locations US-VA-Dahlgren | US-VA-Springfield | US-SC-Charleston | US-AL-Huntsville
