Senior Buyer

Summary

Join Two Six Technologies as a Senior Buyer and manage the acquisition of goods and services crucial to our innovative technology solutions. This remote position, with occasional travel to Arlington, VA or Herndon, VA, requires strategic sourcing, vendor management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will apply procurement techniques, advise internal customers, develop sourcing lists, and negotiate procurement details. Ensure regulatory compliance with FAR, conduct cost and price analysis, and manage purchase order administration. Mentor junior buyers and maintain effective communication with stakeholders and suppliers. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years of relevant experience supporting Federal prime contracts, and proven experience in managing strategic purchasing agreements and complex negotiations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience and professional training
• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting Federal prime contracts
• Proven experience in managing strategic purchasing agreements and handling complex negotiations
• Familiarity with FAR clauses and contractual requirements
• The ability to obtain and maintain a high level government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Acquisition Planning: Apply procurement techniques to support acquisition planning and strategies for materials, software, and services necessary for on-going operations
• Strategic Advising: Serve as a business advisor to internal customers, providing alternative solutions to requested items when such solutions offer benefits like enhanced performance, cost savings, or improved scheduling
• Sourcing & Vendor Management: Develop sourcing lists for various commodities to support the development of Requests for Information (RFI), Quotations (RFQ), and Proposals (RFP), as well as engage in complex negotiations with vendors
• Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate procurement details, including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, quality standards, and terms and conditions to secure cost savings and minimize risks. Establish Master Agreements with strategic suppliers to enhance efficiency, reliability, and competition
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and work with management and internal compliance auditors to ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement operations. Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records for audits and reporting purposes
• Cost & Price Analysis: Conduct supplier cost management, foster competition, and perform price analysis to ensure fair and reasonable pricing. Analyze data and determine factors that affect prices and determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
• Purchase Order Administration: Manage cradle-to-grave purchase order administration and file maintenance, from solicitation to closeout by collaboration with internal functions (i.e., Receiving, Government Property, Finance)
• Mentorship and Guidance: Mentor and provide guidance to junior level buyers
• Communication and Responsiveness: Effectively communicate with stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring clear, timely, and professional interactions. Promptly address inquiries, resolve issues, and provide updates to maintain strong relationships and support procurement objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Ariba or comparable P2P system
• Experience working in a CPSR compliant environment
• Experience with report generating and analysis
• Familiar with negotiating single and multi-year SAAS agreements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Tuition assistance and professional development