Buyer II

Scientific Research Corporation • North Charleston, SC

3d

About The Position

Performs routine and lower- to mid-dollar-value purchasing activities for materials, supplies, and services. Reviews purchase requisitions and places orders with approved suppliers; may evaluate bids, select or recommend suppliers, and negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service. Follows awards through completion and handles procurement records, file maintenance, and reporting. The role may also manage and order office supplies for the work location and support negotiations for major purchases by compiling statistical information and other data.

The Buyer II interfaces with company executives, program managers, engineers, and infrastructure managers across accounting, property, security, shipping and receiving, information technology, facilities, and contracting to carry out procurement duties and resolve questions. The role may support procurement managers with the preparation, management, and closeout of subcontracts and consulting agreements; assist with procurement metrics; and recommend and help implement process improvements. Teamwork, open communication, positive interpersonal relationships, and alignment with the company’s mission, values, and goals are expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with the MS Office Suite.
• Experience with databases.
• Positive attitude and customer-service attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Knowledge of and experience with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs).

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requisitions and place orders with approved suppliers.
• Evaluate bids and select or recommend suppliers as needed.
• Negotiate price, delivery, quality, and service.
• Follow awards through completion of orders.
• Perform records management, file maintenance, and reporting.
• Manage and order office supplies for the work location as needed.
• Assist with negotiations for major purchases by developing or compiling statistical information and other data.
• Interface with company executives, program managers, engineers, and infrastructure managers across relevant departments to perform procurement duties and resolve procurement questions.
• Support procurement managers in preparing, managing, and closing out subcontracts and consulting agreements as requested and assigned.
• Assist in collecting, compiling, and reporting procurement metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement by recommending process and technique changes and assisting with implementation.
• Practice teamwork and open communication, foster positive interpersonal relationships, and align behavior with the company’s mission, values, and goals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A work environment that encourages excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level