Buyer II

JT4•Las Vegas, NV

16d•$73,258 - $76,960•Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges. JOB SUMMARY -- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES A Buyer II purchases commonly used commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) materials, supplies, equipment, and services (e.g., utilities, maintenance, and repair). Transactions usually involve local retailers, wholesalers, jobbers, and manufacturers' sales representatives. Quantities purchased are generally small amounts (e.g., those available from local sources) and are at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors. Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties: Perform Cradle to Grave procurement (purchase requisition assignment to closeout) Solicit bids, analyze quotations received, and select or recommends suppliers Locate or promote possible new sources of supply and keep up-to-date information on market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, and new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc. Expedite delivery and visit vendors' offices and plants May direct the work of one or more clerks who perform routine aspects of the work May interview prospective vendors necessary to fulfill typical business needs Establish and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers Recommend and suggest departmental cost savings through effective negotiations with assigned vendors, by leveraging bid solicitations through volume discounts and other sourcing techniques and strategies Perform electronic filing of purchase orders Perform other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration is preferred, or equivalent combination of formal training and three or more years' experience are required for this position.
Knowledge of common business, industrial, and trade practices with respect to sales, prices, cost comparisons, discounts, deliveries, stocks, and shipments of varied items purchased
Knowledge of commercial supply sources such as sales literature and sales representatives
Skill and ability to interact professionally with suppliers to ensure adequate and timely response to purchasing needs and to ensure the lowest possible price is obtained
Familiar with government purchasing systems, Microsoft Office tools, databases, email, and the Internet
Understanding and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to comply with governmental policy and procedure
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Planning/organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Department of Defense (DoD) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform Cradle to Grave procurement (purchase requisition assignment to closeout)
Solicit bids, analyze quotations received, and select or recommends suppliers
Locate or promote possible new sources of supply and keep up-to-date information on market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, and new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
Expedite delivery and visit vendors' offices and plants
May direct the work of one or more clerks who perform routine aspects of the work
May interview prospective vendors necessary to fulfill typical business needs
Establish and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers
Recommend and suggest departmental cost savings through effective negotiations with assigned vendors, by leveraging bid solicitations through volume discounts and other sourcing techniques and strategies
Perform electronic filing of purchase orders
Perform other job-related duties as required.