DoD SkillBridge: Buyer

SkillBridge Internship | Vets2PM | United States Posted On 03/26/2024 Job Information

Job Opening ID: ZR_2135_JOB Business Clients Name: Altimeter Solutions Technology City: Menlo Park State/Province: California Job Description

DoD SkillBridge Internship: Buyer (US Citizen) SkillBridge Host Company: Altimeter Solutions SkillBridge Provider: Vets2PM LLC Location: Menlo Park, CA Number of internships available: Five (5) Applicants must be active-duty U.S. Military Members who qualify for the DoD SkillBridge Program. About Altimeter Solutions: Altimeter Solutions, LLC (Altimeter), is a technical consulting firm that specializes in providing its clients the highest quality analytical/technical consultative services possible. Altimeter’s mission is to provide clients with proven professional solutions/services that represent the uppermost levels of industry technical competencies and value. Altimeter Solutions holds a Top Secret facility clearance and places contract and permanent technical resources with prime vendors for the DoD and other Federal government branches nationwide. Internship Description (You will learn, and then begin doing, the following): Responsible for obtaining materials, components, and equipment in a DOD environment - requiring knowledge and understanding of the FAR/DFARs. Gathers quotations, examines bids, and makes awards. Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules and maintains inventory at planned levels. Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle. Evaluates vendor reliability, develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are inadequate. Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. Aids engineering when required in the development of new specifications for contract orders. Essential Functions: Reviews requisitions, purchase orders, and vouchers for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures. Obtains oral and/or written quotations from vendors. Documents competitive bidding. Expedites purchase orders. Notifies departments of the expected delivery date and follows up on back orders. Utilizes different vendor sources to fill orders as directed. Searches out alternate vendors or supplies to be prepared in case of material shortages and stock outages. Meets with vendors seeking to establish relationships with the firm. Reviews materials presented and forwards the information to the appropriate purchasing agent along with recommendation as whether the vendor deserves further consideration. Oversees maintenance of an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information. Qualifications: Requires a minimum of 1-5 years of related experience. Comfortable with computer word processing, order and inventory forms, and spreadsheets. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the purchasing department team. Well organized and able to carry out assignments with moderate supervision. Nice to Haves: Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required. Knowledge of BaaN MRP, InforLN MRP a plus. NOTE:

Because this is a SkillBridge Internship, it is understood that no single candidate will have equal expertise in all the areas of responsibility listed. Successful candidates will possess a compelling combination of many of them and the self-awareness and wisdom to leverage existing and/or new resources in the area(s) where they lack personal mastery. Vets2PM Provides: Mentorship and guidance via weekly SkillBridge Intern Zoom Meetings. PM Fundamentals course, Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview skills course. Other free resources, including an electronic copy of 'How to Speak Civilian Fluently'. Other:

Not all internships include certification training by Vets2PM, as many host companies include their own internship-focused training instead. If selected for an internship with Vets2PM please read your approval email, letter, and training plan to be sure you understand what is included in your internship.

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