Staff Buyer (Federal contract)

ASRC Federal Holding • Sheppard Air Force Base, TX

365d • Remote

About The Position

ASRC Federal is seeking a qualified candidate to fill our Staff Buyer position. This is a remote opportunity supporting our customer at the Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. Under the general supervision of the Sr. Purchasing Manager and the Program Manager, the Buyer performs a wide range of purchasing activities under a Federal prime contract. The primary purpose of the Buyer position is the purchasing of materials, equipment, supplies and services from local and nationwide commercial businesses. The Buyer interacts regularly with people in various positions in the Company and externally. They must maintain a good company image and supplier relations through daily business contacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience.
• Must have Federal procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and compliance.
• Experience procuring, sourcing, and negotiating the buying of machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
• Experience using automated purchasing and maintenance management systems.
• Ability to project supply requirements.
• US citizen required; must possess the ability to pass a background.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience using federal purchasing procedures for a wide range of specialized maintenance materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of local and beyond supply sources.
• Experience using Cost Point (ERP).

Responsibilities

• Utilize Company automated maintenance and procurement systems (Costpoint) in the order, receipt, and shipment of material, records, mail, and/or equipment.
• Analyze Purchase Requisitions (PR) for appropriate authorization level, specifications, shipping, and delivery requirements.
• Award and administer Purchase Orders (PO) used to purchase material, equipment, tools, food, supplies, transportation, services and utilities for internal customers.
• Track the status of commercial purchases and respond expeditiously to requests for information regarding the status of these purchases.
• Contact vendors to follow up on POs and the status of overdue deliveries.
• Determine that prices paid are fair and reasonable and perform cost analysis.
• Maintain effective communications with customers and take proactive measures to meet lead-time required for obtaining materials.
• Document all purchases in accordance with applicable contractor and Government requirements.
• Maintain a suspense file of POs, shipping and receipt documents for each order until order is complete.
• Coordinate invoices with Accounts Payable and revise POs to reflect credits, cores, and returns.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain assigned workplace, materials, and equipment in a safe, secure, and neat manner.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees