Purchasing & Chemical Compliance Technician Specialist
About The Position
Battelle is seeking a Purchasing & Chemical Compliance Technician Specialist to support Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) within Battelle’s National Security business line. The position supports purchasing activities, evaluates chemical products for safety and regulatory compliance before procurement, and assists with government purchasing processes. The role works with research teams, vendors, and government stakeholders to ensure purchases are accurately documented, compliant with applicable requirements, and completed promptly. This is a full-time opportunity, with part-time also considered, located on-site at Tyndall Air Force Base near Panama City, Florida. The successful candidate will support procurement operations and chemical compliance in an RDT&E environment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The role also requires the ability to access and work at a U.S. Government installation and satisfy applicable access, background-screening, and contract requirements.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a related field and 2–5 years of applicable experience in purchasing, administrative support, chemical management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience reviewing Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and familiarity with chemical hazard communication standards.
- Working knowledge of standard purchasing documentation, vendor coordination, and purchase-order processes.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, follow-through, and record-management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with vendors, internal teams, and government customers.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in an on-site client environment.
- Ability to access and work at a U.S. Government installation and meet applicable installation access, background-screening, and contract requirements.
- Authorization to work in the United States; Battelle is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense procurement activities.
- Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), or government purchase-card processes.
- Experience working with chemical inventory systems, SDS management, or EHS compliance tools.
- Knowledge of OSHA Hazard Communication Standards and general hazardous-material handling practices.
- Experience working in an Air Force, military installation, or other federal client-site environment.
- Familiarity with government property, receiving, shipping, or logistics processes.
Responsibilities
- Review requested chemical products before purchase to identify safety, environmental, storage, handling, transportation, and disposal considerations.
- Assist with government purchasing processes in accordance with applicable contract requirements, government procedures, and company policies.
- Prepare procurement documentation, including justification materials, price comparisons, vendor quotes, and requisition support packages.
- Coordinate with vendors to obtain pricing, product availability, lead times, technical specifications, and required documentation.
- Prepare, review, and process purchase requests, quotes, and supporting documentation.
- Obtain, review, and maintain current Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for chemical purchases.
- Coordinate with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), hazardous-materials, and/or government safety representatives as needed before chemical purchases.
- Support chemical inventory tracking and documentation, including updates for new chemical purchases.
- Track purchase requests and order status, and communicate updates to requestors and management.
- Help identify substitute products or alternate sources when requested items are unavailable.
- Support compliance with applicable federal acquisition, purchasing-card, and government property procedures, as assigned.
- Reconcile receiving documentation, invoices, and purchase records as required.
- Maintain organized procurement files in accordance with company, contract, and government record-retention requirements.
Benefits
- Flexible, compressed work schedule for most of the team, including every other Friday off.
- Enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement where permitted by team and position needs.
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits, plus optional supplemental benefits.
- Coverage and support for partners, gender-affirming care, health support, and family formation.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan; for most employees Battelle contributes 5% whether or not the employee contributes, and matches employee contributions.
- Tuition assistance for higher education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
