Buyer/Purchaser - Astrion
Huntsville, AL
About the Job
Buyer/Purchaser
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer/Purchaser Buyer/Purchaser for the RTC Test and Engineering Services (RTES) Contract supporting the MSS/MSE Divisions.
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION: Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL
JOB STATUS: Backfill
TRAVEL: 0%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- High school diploma.
- 2 years of applicable experience in contract procurement or similar purchasing background of mechanical and electronic parts in support of test instrumentation, development, and manufacturing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants)
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Windows Operating Systems (OS) and MS Office products, like Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience, working knowledge, and understanding of government regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Ability to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities.
- Strong organizational and workflow skills.
- Self-motivated and comfortable with redundant work and last-minute variety.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Junior to mid-level knowledge and experience of procurement in support of a government contract.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint Time & Expense, SharePoint, and Costpoint Procurement.
- Previous experience and track record of success creating cost and price analysis justifications.
- Previous experience reviewing and writing non-competitive award or sole source justifications.
- Excellent computer skills and experience working in Excel.
- Prefer Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting or other related field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work as part of an enterprise team of order clerks and buyers supporting multiple divisions and customers.
- Execute, track, and expedite purchase orders and small dollar credit card purchases for materials and services from purchase request through close-out reconciliation.
- Perform, manage, and maintain file documentation in accordance with company policies and DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
- Support multiple projects in parallel in an environment that changes quickly in response to customer needs.
- Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs) and evaluate responses.
- Track procurement progression and status.
- Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, contract terms, clauses and other contractual requirements.
- Conduct market research and document.
- Prepare and write price analysis justifications.
- Review and write non-competitive award or sole source justifications in accordance with DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements.
- Validate justifications, requirements, funding, and budget.
- Communicate with requestors, engineering and technical teams, customers, and suppliers.
- Maintain a close working relationship with internal and external customers.
What We Offer
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development allotment
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit 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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