Buyer

GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES LLC•Remote, US,

70d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Buyer is responsible for the end-to-end sourcing and procurement of goods and services primarily in support of U.S. Government contracts, as well as non-commercial and select commercial requirements. The successful candidate will have strong experience in both strategic sourcing and tactical procurement of traditional and non-traditional supplies and services.

Requirements

3–6 years of progressive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing of supplies and services, with significant exposure to U.S. Government contracts strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and market research.
Knowledge of FAR and DFAR procurement regulations is required.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
Demonstrated skill in bid evaluation methods and techniques.
Solid understanding of cross-functional supply chain duties (Accounting, Contracts, Program Management, Quality) required to effectively support both government and commercial requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Costpoint (or similar govcon ERP systems) Procurement, Purchasing, and Material Management modules is highly preferred.
Professional purchasing certification (CPM, CPSM, or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience with foreign supplier sourcing and procurements involving ITAR/EAR is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of all procurement transactions with company policies and procedures, federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFAR), and applicable state and local laws.
Conduct continuous market research and strategic sourcing activities to identify improved quality, lower-cost, or higher-value goods and services.
Identify, qualify, develop, and maintain a robust supplier base using progressive sourcing techniques and best practices.
Stay current with market conditions, pricing trends, material availability, and regulatory changes that could impact sourcing or procurement decisions.
Create, issue, manage, and reconcile purchase orders within the procurement system.
Partner closely with Operations leads and program teams to forecast future procurement needs and proactively develop new supplier sources.
Review and negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best overall value, including price, quality, delivery, payment terms, and risk mitigation.
Monitor receipt and delivery of materials and services; resolve discrepancies and ensure timely inbound supply.
Notify suppliers of rejections or defects, pursue corrective actions, and recover associated costs when applicable.
Expedite deliveries as required and, when necessary, obtain approvals for alternative sourcing or procurement methods.
Communicate professionally and tactfully with current and potential suppliers.
Recommend improvements to procurement policies, procedures, and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Accounting, Contracts, Program Management, Quality) to support total supply chain requirements.
Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready procurement files and documentation.
Conduct regular supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and scorecards.
Prepare purchasing reports, metrics, and analyses for department and leadership review.