Buyer with experience in Commercial Construction - onsite- Tysons, VA

General responsibilities and activities Include but are not limited to:

• Creating complex solicitations, supporting proposals, conducting price and cost analysis, negotiating price/cost and price/cost related terms and other subcontract provisions.

• Working with program staff to ensure compliance with required performance.

• Recommending improvements to processes and procedures.

• Responsible for the technical direction, training, and may oversee and mentor less experienced staff.

• Working on moderate to high complex assignments where analysis of routine and non-routine data is required.

• Contributing to the development and attainment of the organization's goals to help achieve desired results including schedules and financial objectives.

• Interacting with procurement staff, peer groups, suppliers, internal customers, and potentially senior management.

• Working under limited direction normally without instruction on routine work and general instruction on complex assignments.

• Typically places or works on purchase orders valued at up to $100,000 and possibly higher value PO's with oversight from senior staff.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years of experience and Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or in a Related Field

• Experience as buyer in the construction industry for a contractor or distributor

• Experience with executing $100,000 purchase orders

• Knowledge, experience, and ability to perform non-routine assignments within the scope of the position, with minimal assistance

• Proven background determining methods and procedures on non-routine assignments and providing guidance to other personnel

• Knowledge of business principles such as procurement business and contract law, finance, and accounting

• Experience in procurement and related functions, with particular emphasis on negotiation and contract administration

• Travel may be required