Merchandise Buyer jobs in Tanner, AL

Taxable Entity

ALUTIIQ PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING LLC

Job Title

Buyer

Location

AL Huntsville Corporate - Huntsville, AL 35806 US (Primary)

Category

Transportation Distribution and Logistics

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$59,029 to $73,787

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

General Description:

 

The Buyer position will be responsible for procuring materials, goods, products, and services to support government contract requirements.  This may include raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, software, licenses, and other items as needed.

 

Buyer has the responsibility to know the accepted business purchasing methods and know the purchasing policies and procedures of the organization. It is the responsibility of the Buyer to conduct all business in accordance first with company policies and procedures and other documented government  compliance regulations (i.e., FAR/DFARS). 

Duties:

Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services for organizations in line with government customer contracts by performing the following duties:

• Review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, detail, completeness, and obtain additional information considered necessary. 
• Reviews requisitions within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
• Prepares bid packages.
• Review bid packages, negotiates prices and terms, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, and maintains necessary records.
• Perform and adequately document price analyses, source selection/justification.
• Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Prepares orders and follows up on orders to expedited delivery and shipment.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
• Prepares purchase orders in CostPoint.

 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Qualifications/Skills:

 

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of directly related experience. Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Experience working in a Government environment and working knowledge of FAR and DFAR.
• Experience with creating and maintaining files-procurement files preferred.
• Well organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Enthusiastic and confident with outstanding analytical and problem solving skills .
• Ability to work closely with operational and purchasing team members to achieve common goals .
• Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses and regions.
• Deltek/Costpoint experience
• Advanced Skills with Microsoft Office

Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group LLC, Alutiiq LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client–customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company’s Career page.