BUYER

Chugach Government Solutions • Chesapeake, VA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for awarding, administering, and closing out purchase orders and blanket purchase agreements for acquiring a wide range of supplies, materials, equipment, and services. This role involves negotiating purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and managing supplier relationships to meet project requirements. The Buyer must support cost-effective and timely purchasing strategies.
Work Model: Onsite/In-Office

Requirements

• U.S Citizen.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year experience procuring materials and services.
• Basic familiarity with mathematical functions.
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.
• Ability to use Excel and Microsoft Word at an intermediate level.
• Ability to obtain & maintain valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, contracts and contracting, purchasing, economics, supply chain management, or related field; or one (3) years of specialized purchasing experience.
• Experience working with federal Government contracts.
• Basic knowledge and experience with MAXIMO or other automated federal compliant purchasing system, with signing authority on large scale contracts.
• Proven experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS).

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional purchasing support to internal business and operational teams, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services to maximize value, minimize delays, and contribute to overall project success.
• Review purchase requests for completeness and accuracy; engage with requestors as necessary to resolve discrepancies and errors.
• Source, negotiate, and procure materials and services as requested through approved purchase requests.
• Perform market research, evaluate suppliers, issue requests for quotes (RFQs), analyze quotes, and select offers from approved vendors in accordance with source selection criteria serve the best interests of the business and its customers.
• Create and maintain purchase orders within the designated purchasing system, ensuring all data—including supplier information, pricing, delivery schedules, and terms—are accurate, complete, and updated regularly to reflect current purchasing activities.
• Track and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, resolve discrepancies, and manage modifications or cancellations. Ensure that all changes are properly documented and communicated to stakeholders and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate and complete purchasing records, including purchase orders, supplier communications, and compliance documentation, ensuring all records comply with company policies.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees