Buyer

Bering Straits Native Corp • Pahoa, HI

38d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is the point of contact for all micro and macro commodity procurement activities. This role involves reviewing procurement activities to ensure compliance with all FAR and Procurement requirements, communicating with vendors during procurement solicitation processes, and participating in procurement meetings and progress reports. The Buyer will also issue BPAs and POs for commodity purchases, create, modify, and closeout Purchase Orders, and issue urgent and emergency POs as needed to support operations. Additionally, the Buyer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of CAP Reports and maintaining an accurate vendor list.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in a similar role and functions
• 1 year of experience utilizing procurement software programs to perform required duties
• 1 year experience working on a government contract
• Extensive knowledge of the FAR regulations and corporate procurement regulations
• Extensive knowledge of the Buy American Act
• Working knowledge of micro commodity purchases
• Excellent customer service
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools
• Knowledge of customer service practices
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Time management and prioritization
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for all micro and macro commodity procurement activities
• Review procurement activities to ensure compliance with all FAR and Procurement requirements
• Communicate with vendors during procurement solicitation processes
• Participate in procurement meetings and progress reports
• Issue BPAs and POs for commodity purchases
• Create, modify and closeout out Purchase Orders
• Issue urgent and emergency POs as needed to support operations
• Ensure accuracy of CAP Reports
• Keep accurate vendor list

What This Job Offers

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