Buyer I

US-AL-Huntsville

2025-1353

Overview

Reporting to a Team Lead, Supervisor or Manager, the Buyer I is in an entry-level administrative professional responsible for the proposal or procurement of low dollar, high volume commodities and/or services.

Responsibilities

Proposals:

Reviews the Bill of Material (BOM); creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) form; contacts vendors for quote information; follows up on quote requests; prepares completed proposal packet for review by team lead or manager
Works with team lead to ensure BOM details are present; works with departments and program managers for clarification
Processes proposals per departmental procedures; continues to revalidate the proposals until win/loss

Procurement:
- Receives Purchase Requisition list (PR) and prioritizes per program needs; verifies pricing and delivery is current; applies purchase order (PO); verifies and enters any missing information in Costpoint; creates electronic folder for review and approval of all purchase orders
- Notifies the Program Manager of any part, delivery or other discrepancies for review and approval prior to proceeding with Purchase Order (PO) placement
- May complete a QA104 part number change request form
- Submits PO to vendor for acceptance; follows up as required; cancels PO as required
- Has minimal knowledge to source parts and services; relies on pricing history to select vendors
- Utilizes the Approved Vendor List; develops vendor relationships; may identify new vendors; makes recommendation to leadership
- Utilizes system generated reports for quotation data, backup justification, work assignments and PO past due dates
- Communicates effectively; ensures system notes are provided; requests assistance with purchasing efforts; may respond to facility inquiries and issues to support the purchasing process
- Utilizes the FAR and DFARS daily for compliance.
- Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelors' degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contracts Procurement, Finance/Accounting or equitable field preferred

Experience:

Previous purchasing experience preferred; one-year experience in buying equipment, supplies, parts, services a plus

Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.

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