Buyer

Chenega Corporation•Fort Hood, TX

About The Position

The Buyer manages procurement for CHENEGA BASE & LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC base operations at Ft. Hood, Texas. The role procures goods and services in accordance with strategic purchasing plans, ensuring materials, equipment, and services are acquired on time and cost-effectively while supporting supplier relationships and meeting contractual requirements. The Buyer may issue purchase orders up to $100,000 without redelegation by Corporate Headquarters and may be designated Mission Critical or assigned to an emergency management/response team as required by the company to meet contract requirements. The position plans and develops purchasing activity, evaluates vendor quotations and best-value solutions, negotiates pricing, maintains procurement records and agreements, and supports accurate invoice payment. A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is preferred, or four years of experience may substitute. Preferred qualifications include at least three years buying and contracting for services, equipment, and products. Candidates must successfully pass background and drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred, or at least four years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Successfully pass background and drug screening.
Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including complex tasks in Excel and Access such as pivot tables, slicers, data comparisons and merges, database creation and revision, and table creation.
In-depth knowledge of supplier contract award, administration, and performance management, including price analysis and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in bookkeeping programs and related software.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Sufficient fine motor skill to use computers and a calculator, and ability to withstand extended periods of repetitive keyboarding.
Visual, auditory, and communication abilities sufficient to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to occasionally kneel, bend, and twist at the waist.
Ability to regularly push, pull, carry, and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and lift more on an occasional basis.
Ability to travel by plane and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience buying and contracting for services, equipment, and products.
Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades.
Government contracting background.
Commercial contracting experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.

Responsibilities

Manage purchasing requisitions for CBLS base operations at Ft. Hood.
Manage issuance of purchase orders up to $100,000 without redelegation by Corporate Headquarters.
Issue and review written purchase orders for accuracy, form, content, and appearance; seek price and availability, and assess competition when multiple sources exist.
Establish sources and determine which are most favorable to the Government.
Establish purchase agreements and maintain contract schedules and procurement files.
Analyze repair-case quotations and authorize vendors to proceed when costs are within repair authorization.
Determine best value by evaluating vendor pricing, solution quality, environmental and energy efficiency, past performance, maintenance availability, shelf life, and warranty.
Develop procurement strategies and recommend procedural adjustments.
Plan, develop, and purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining quality standards and specifications and operating within defined purchasing parameters.
Select or reject products or materials from establishment product lines as appropriate.
Maintain purchasing files and manage templates and forms supporting the purchasing function.
Conduct market research to determine best-value pricing proposal and procurement solutions; negotiate pricing to obtain best value.
Liaise with Accounts Payable to support accurate and timely invoice payment.
Ensure compliance with government contractual legislation and codes of practice.
Perform other duties as assigned.
As required by the company to meet contract requirements, serve in a Mission Critical designation or as part of an emergency management/response team.