Buyer

Summary

Join SMX as a skilled Buyer to support procurement operations in a dynamic contractual environment. This remote role, reporting to the Purchasing Director, involves compiling, awarding, and executing purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, and services. The Buyer will adhere to company policies and procedures while proactively seeking process improvements. Negotiation with subcontractors and vendors is a key aspect of the role, along with acting as a liaison between employees/customers and suppliers. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in Federal Government contracting. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline plus 2 or more years of directly related experience in a Federal Government contracting environment
• In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for more than 7 years applicable work experience
• Experience working in an approved purchasing system (CPSR) environment
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• US Citizenship required for work under DoD contracts

Responsibilities

• Obtains materials, supplies, equipment, and services of a difficult nature from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need
• Contact suppliers, obtain quotations, examine bids, make awards, places orders, and expedite delivery
• Negotiate terms and price with subcontractors
• Follows up on all awards until completion of order
• Negotiates and settles with vendors regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, overages, cancellations, and other changes
• Primary liaison between employees or customer personnel and suppliers to answer questions and resolve problems
• May review files of peers for compliance with Smartronix procedures
• Communicate with internal stakeholders about procurement requirements
• Reviews of non-competitive justifications for sufficiency
• Prepares price analyses mainly using adequate price competition
• Prepares procurement files compliant with Smartronix procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Word and Excel; Costpoint experience a plus
• Experience with category management a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement