Buyer I

3 days ago

Washington DC United States BTI Full time

Business Technology Integrators (BTI) in Upper Marlboro, MD is seeking an experienced Buyer I-II (Purchasing) for a remote opportunity to support a contract with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).


Job Description Summary:

  • This is an Acquisition Services Buyer position. The selected candidate will perform purchase administration functions representing the complete purchase order lifecycle (pre-award, administration, post-award) in accordance with applicable procurement procedures and guidelines, including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations, NREL policy/procedures, as well as best business practices within the Simplified Acquisition Team, Acquisition Services Group. This position is an intermediate level for this professional field of subcontract administration and will handle complex procurement actions.

Duties Shall Generally Include:

  • Coordinate with internal customers to generate specifications and statements of work.
  • Develop effective purchasing strategy with internal customers based on needs.
  • Perform Market Research.
  • Review sole source justifications.
  • Perform price analysis - documenting price reasonableness.
  • Negotiate and administer fixed price commercial item/service purchases.
  • Resolve issues related to supplier performance, subcontractor equipment purchases, and delivery schedules.
  • Perform post contract administration duties (modifications).
  • Initiate subprocess reviews (Information Technology, Safety, Legal, Cyber Security, etc.).
  • Effectively liaise between customers and vendors to see that all needs are met for the customer while ensuring NREL is receiving the most cost-efficient goods or services.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with vendors to ensure all necessary Purchase Order paperwork is filled out in a timely fashion.
  • Team with Acquisition Service Group members on projects as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Attributes:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant master’s degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques.
  • Frequent application of industry concepts and principles. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures, and practices related to specific field. Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs.
  • Demonstrated Purchase Order/contract administration experience with various types of commercial items/services purchases. Ability to work in a changing and fast-paced team-oriented environment. The ability to interpret and discuss technical information with others as well as analyze and provide solutions to less complex contractual issues. Ability to develop strategies to deal with project and program contractual issues. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories, and techniques for purchase orders and simplified acquisitions. Frequent application of industry concepts and principles related to procurements. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures, and practices related to procurements. Be skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication, Financial Analysis and business math skills, and the ability to use various computer software programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience working on procurement for state, local, or federal government associated organizations.
  • Contract experience with the FAR preferred.
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