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Buyer I/II

Science and Engineering Services, LLC
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
248 Dunlop Boulevard Southwest (Show on map)
April 16, 2024
Buyer I/II, Req. 1873, 1874, 1791,1902, 1903, 2026,2078, 2094, 2104 2130 Reporting to a Team Lead, Supervisor, or Manager, the Buyer I is in an entry-level administrative professional responsible for the proposal or procurement of low-dollar, high-volume commodities and/or services. Essential Functions: * Proposals: o Reviews the Bill of Material (BOM); creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) form; contacts vendors for quote information; follows up on quote requests; prepares completed proposal packet for review by team lead or manager o Works with team lead to ensure BOM details are present; works with departments and program managers for clarification o Processes proposals per departmental procedures; continues to revalidate the proposals until win/loss * Procurement: o Receives Purchase Requisition list (PR) and prioritizes per program needs; verifies pricing and delivery is current; applies purchase order (PO); verifies and enters any missing information in Costpoint; creates electronic folder for review and approval of all purchase orders o Notifies the Program Manager of any part, delivery or other discrepancies for review and approval prior to proceeding with Purchase Order (PO) placement o May complete a QA104 part number change request form o Submits PO to vendor for acceptance; follows up as required; cancels PO as required * Has minimal knowledge to source parts and services; relies on pricing history to select vendors * Utilizes the Approved Vendor List; develops vendor relationships; may identify new vendors; makes recommendation to leadership * Utilizes system-generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments, and PO past due dates * Communicates effectively; ensures system notes are provided; requests assistance with purchasing efforts; may respond to facility inquiries and issues to support the purchasing process * Utilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance. * Performs other duties as assigned Education/Experience: * High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts Procurement, Finance/Accounting, or equitable field preferred * Previous purchasing experience preferred; one-year experience in buying equipment, supplies, parts, and services a plus this is the requirements for buyer level I.