Buyer (Engineering Tech IV)

PCSI - Professional Contract Services, Inc • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PCSI is seeking an experienced Buyer (Engineering Tech IV) to join their team. This position reports to the Procurement Supervisor and is based in San Diego. PCSI is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. They focus on integrating individuals with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. The role involves a variety of procurement tasks, supplier management, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years related technical or practical experience required relating to procurement or material control.
• Requires extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC functions, procurement/inventory software.
• General knowledge of Navy procurement operations is required.
• Ability to pass criminal, financial, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to be insured as an authorized driver for the Company.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).
• Ability to travel up to 25% locally.

Responsibilities

• Compile requests for materials, prepare and issue purchase orders, keep track of purchases and supplies, and handle inquiries about orders.
• Prepare solicitations, evaluate bids from potential suppliers, and execute procurement action.
• May interview potential suppliers by telephone or face-to-face to check on prices and specifications and thereby put together spreadsheets with price comparisons and other facts about each supplier.
• Expedite deliveries, track orders and document delays of receipts.
• Direct communication with requestors regarding all aspects of their request.
• Resolve any supplier questions.
• Reconciliation of purchase orders with items or services received notification to vendors/suppliers when invoices are not received timely and validation of invoices to purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Reports to and receives assignments, instructions and directions from the Procurement Manager and Project Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting Pay $32.53
• Paid vacation and sick time, in addition to federal holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other coverage: employer contribution offered to cover employee-only tier.
• 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED