Buyer
Bering Straits Native Corp•Pahoa, HI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Buyer is responsible for managing micro and macro commodity procurement activities, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other procurement requirements. This role involves communicating with vendors, participating in procurement meetings, issuing and managing purchase orders (POs) and blanket purchase agreements (BPAs), and maintaining accurate reports and vendor lists. The position requires extensive knowledge of procurement regulations and excellent customer service skills.
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
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows
- Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry-standard software)
- 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
Benefits
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Acceptable background check results
- Obtain and maintain appropriate clearance levels (if applicable to contract)
- Obtain access to military installations (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
