Buyer IV (Engineering Tech IV) San Diego

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

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PCSI is looking for a Buyer (Engineering Tech IV) at SWRMC- LLTM in San Diego. This role involves compiling requests for materials, preparing and issuing purchase orders, tracking purchases and supplies, and handling inquiries about orders. The position also includes preparing solicitations, evaluating bids from potential suppliers, and executing procurement actions. You may interview potential suppliers to check prices and specifications, creating spreadsheets with price comparisons and supplier information. This position reports to the Procurement Supervisor and is based at SWRMC-LLTM in San Diego. Typical work days are Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. PCSI is an AbilityOne employer, prioritizing individuals and veterans with disabilities for roles where applicable, with documentation potentially required.

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.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently.
• Demonstrated ability for long-term planning.
• Must possess the ability to develop a positive working relationship with customers and employees.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass criminal, financial, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.
• Ability to respond to after-hour emergency calls as determined by the Contracting Office Representative (COR).
• Ability to travel up to 25% locally.
• 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 work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.

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 the 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 requestor’s 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

• Base pay of $32.30 an hour plus $4.93 for health and welfare.
• 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