Purchasing II - System Studies and Simulation, Inc. (S3INC)

Huntsville, AL 35801

About the Job

Job Code:

4135

S 3 , Inc. is a rapidly growing woman owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with government requirements. The S 3 , Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S 3 , Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS - provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I - provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; and GLSS - provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S 3 , Inc. and subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S 3 , Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

Military experience is a plus.

This is not a teleworking position.

S 3 , Inc. is seeking a Purchasing II to join the contracts and procurement team at our corporate HQ in Research Park, Huntsville, AL.

Description:

The Purchasing II will be working under the supervision and general direction of the Director of Contracts to research and review specifications and documentation required to process requests and perform diversified clerical and administrative support duties within the Contracts department.

Responsibilities:

Utilizes CostPoint Materials Module to prepare purchase orders and forward the required documents to vendors.

Reviews market price catalogs and contacts suppliers to obtain prices, availability of items, and other specifications.

Maintains files and records of material prices, inventories, and deliveries, and, researches technical data from various government publications and vendor catalogs to ascertain the validity of the item being requisitioned.

Researches technical data from various government publications and vendor catalogs to ascertain the validity of the item being requisitioned.

Determines the type of requisition documentation required to procure material accurately and completes all required documentation.

Coordinates with vendors and shippers to expedite purchased material as well as maintaining accurate shipping information from freight forwarders.

Compiles statistical information for use in project or department budget planning and prepares a weekly report on status of requisitions purchased.

Processes subcontractor and consultant invoices, utilizing CostPoint purchasing / blanket orders and releases, and ensures Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, management, or a related discipline. May substitute a bachelor' degree with a high school diploma and at least six years of purchasing experience supporting the federal contract industry.

Three or more years of DoD purchasing experience, with the most recent three years directly supporting DoD purchasing activities in a high-paced industry environment.

Three years of recent experience working for a federal services company with revenue exceeding $10 million per year.

At least one year of experience working with Deltek CostPoint.

At least one year of experience supporting contract/subcontract activities and ensuring Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliance

Must be flexible to work in the Huntsville, AL, corporate offices and work over time as needed.

Experience with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) compliance is a plus.

S ystems, Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the S 3 Inc. Careers Page as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling (256) 539-1700 Ext 1127 or by sending an email to: recruiter@s3inc.com . Thank you for your interest in S 3 Inc.

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