Buyer

Chugach Government Solutions•Chesapeake, VA

12d•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. Hourly range: $20-$28 depending on experience.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
0-2 years of purchasing, supply chain, or administrative experience. Education and/or procurement certifications can offset experience requirements.
Basic understanding of procurement practices and supply chain concepts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; exposure to ERP systems is a plus.
Successfully pass any employment background check and/drug test as required.
Ability to obtain & maintain valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in accounting, business, finance, purchasing, supply chain management, or coursework/certifications in business or supply chain preferred.
Experience working with federal Government contracts.
Basic knowledge and experience with MAXIMO or other automated federal compliant ERP 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.