Buyer

ASRC Federal • Southold, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

ASRC Federal Field Services LLC is seeking a Buyer to support a federal research facility on Plum Island, NY. This position will require the candidate to work onsite 50% of the time. Individual will need to successfully complete a government background investigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2+ years of experience. Four or more years of experience may be used in lieu of education.
• Knowledge of supply chain along with purchasing experience
• Experience procuring, sourcing, and negotiating the buying of machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
• Experience with RFP development and process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and resourcefully with co-workers, vendors, and internal and external customer representatives.
• Strong communication, organizational and communication skills.
• Follow through skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize daily work assignments.
• US citizenship required to meet contract requirements; must adhere to a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background check

Nice To Haves

• Federal procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and compliance
• Ability to work in a team-based, service-oriented environment.
• Excellent written communication and follow-through skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to proactively assist customers with their immediate and long-term needs; must work independently and apply critical thinking.
• Ability to be flexible while still maintaining high standards of professionalism to perform under deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a volatile and diverse environment.
• Skill in comparing data from a variety of sources for completion of all details.
• Ability to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies and make corrections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of tasks in support of the procurement functions to support the operation of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center
• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history.
• Utilize Company automated procurement systems (Costpoint, SharePoint) in the order, receipt, and shipment of material, records, mail, and/or equipment.
• Analyze Purchase Requisitions (PR) for appropriate authorization level, specifications, shipping, and delivery requirements.
• Develop, issue and manage Requests for Proposals, Quotations and Request for Information (RFP/RFQ/RFI) packages.
• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contacts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives
• Award and administer Purchase Orders (PO) used to purchase material and services in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract requirements.
• Responsible for utilizing existing procurement tools to document status and ensure consistent communication between requesters and order process team.
• Respond expeditiously to requests for information regarding the status of these purchases.
• Contact vendors to follow up on POs and the status of overdue deliveries.
• Evaluate vendor performance and facilitate proactive continuous process improvement.
• Determine that prices paid are fair and reasonable and perform cost analysis.
• Source continuously for improved and/or less costly materials and supplies.
• Maintain effective communications with customers and take proactive measures to meet lead-time required for obtaining materials.
• Keep requester apprised of any change in price or specifications, and of restrictions on materials that might affect purchases.
• Document all purchases in accordance with applicable contractor and Government requirements.
• Maintain Federally compliant PO files at all times.
• Work with Accounts Payable on issues with invoices and Receiving department on shipping needs and issues
• Proactively plan and coordinate work activities to meet outcomes beneficial to the customer and project needs.
• Perform administrative duties; Maintain records and files related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure purchasing practices and actions are in compliance with corporate policy and FAR provisions and guidance.

What This Job Offers

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