Senior Buyer (Remote)

Parsons Corporation•USA VA (Virtual Office), VA

2d•$63,600 - $111,300•Remote

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Sr. Buyer to join our team! This position is part of our Corporate team. For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, economics, or a related field
3+ years of related work experience is required
Knowledge of purchasing practices in the engineering and construction industry
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
US Person

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Costpoint is preferred
Good working knowledge of Procuring IT Hardware and Software is preferred

Responsibilities

Analyzes purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials and equipment, quantity and quality requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, mode of transportation, and proper support documentation.
Maintains a list of qualified suppliers, by commodity, approved by the project and/or department.
Prepares and issues Requests for Quotation to qualified bidders.
Analyzes bid quotations for responsiveness to Requests for Quotations, evaluating factors such as commercial terms and conditions, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and geographical location of shipping point.
Negotiates, or assists in the negotiation of, best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting costs.
Prepares Bid Analysis Summary.
Submits Bid Analysis Summary to project and Procurement management for approval in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Issues, or assists in issuing, purchase orders after securing required approvals.
Makes comparative analyses of price and delivery conditions, availability and quality of material, and new sources of supply.
Establishes and maintains auditable purchase order files.
Ensures that classified or sealed bid documents are properly stored.
Closes out purchase orders following confirmation of the successful completion of all contractual and procedural requirements.
May provide technical guidance to lower level Buyers, assigning and reviewing their work, and training them in purchasing procedures and the use of Costpoint, as appropriate.
Responsible for managing a variety of programs
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.