Buyer

7 days ago

Lanham, United States Mindseeker Professional Services Full time

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented team player who will oversee the entire order process. You will review proposals, negotiate prices, select the best suppliers, analyze trends, follow up with placed orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain necessary records.

Responsibilities/Duties

This position provides mid-level procurement activity support and requires procurement experience in a wide-range of items such as IT, vehicles, test equipment, corporate and business development items, furniture, space and flight related hardware, as well as electrical, electronic, and electromechanical parts, materials, services, and equipment. Duties for this position include: overseeing entire lifecycle procurement process; developing RFPs and soliciting cost and technical proposals; evaluating vendor bids and negotiating terms and conditions; issuing agreements; processing procurement transactions in the procurement system and CostPoint; and ensuring proper compliance with company procurement policies and procedures, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Public Laws and other supplemental regulations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree & 2 years of professional relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of Procurement processes and procedures in a Government Contractor environment.
  • Willingness to learn Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Familiarity with Representations & Certifications, SAM.gov debarment list
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively
  • This position requires US Citizenship.
  • Excellent computer skills to include MSOffice Suite


Desired Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working in purchasing in support of NASA programs desired
  • Prior experience using Deltek Costpoint preferred, but not required
  • Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) certificate or similar certificate preferred
  • Active membership in a professional organization related to the procurement field preferred


EEO Statement:

Mindseeker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


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Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Onsite

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