Senior Buyer (TRLS II)

TechTrans International•Houston, TX

18d

About The Position

TechTrans International (TTI) is a global provider of language services, logistics, procurement, and program support services to U.S. Government customers. The Senior Buyer is an expert-level, working lead role, responsible for performing and overseeing the execution of compliant procurement across the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Contracts, or a related field.
7–10+ years of buyer experience, sourcing unique unrepeatable goods and services worldwide.
Experience reviewing procurement files for compliance and audit readiness.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptive skills with information systems.
Candidates must require no sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of U.S. federal procurement and Government Property regulations.

Responsibilities

Review and process purchase requests from customer to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational standards.
Work with customer to validate procurement requirements and establish procurement timeline.
Source a wide range of equipment and supplies nationally and internationally, often unique in nature.
Manage the competitive quotation process, ensuring streamlined vendor selection and cost-effective procurement.
Create, issue, and track purchase orders ensuring order accuracy and prompt delivery of goods and services.
Maintain procurement records: bids, award decisions, purchase orders, invoices, and other related documents.
Use system analytics capabilities to generate procurement performance reports.
Coordinate procurement actions with Program Management, Logistics, Finance, and Shipping and Export Control activities to ensure alignment with scope, funding, and performance requirements.
Provide procurement guidance to internal staff and subcontractors to ensure consistent, compliant execution across the program.
Maintain and update procurement policies, procedures, templates, and forms.
Promote standardized procurement practices across task orders and geographic locations.