• Staff Division Buyer

    Applied Research Associates, Inc. (Champaign, IL)


    Description

    What you’ll do as a Division Buyer:

    + Provide cradle-to-grave purchasing support for Division Administrators and Project Managers by issuing Requests for Quote (RFQs), negotiating with vendors, putting together Purchase Order documentation that is compliant with State and Local Government or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) requirements, issuing Purchase Orders to vendors and assisting with order deliveries/tracking info/invoices/returns

    + Perform a variety of routine purchasing duties

    + Respond to requests for information from Division staff

    + Provide training to Division staff on purchasing requirements

    + Support proposal efforts

    + Assist in Program procurement planning initiatives

    + Support DCAA/DCMA Audits, i.e., Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR)

    + Build positive relationships with Division staff and internal teammates by providing excellent customer service, and maintain relationships through communication, education, and collaboration

    + Contribute to process improvements

    Education:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field preferred

    Experience and Skills Required:

    + 3-5 years of purchasing experience

    + Some experience working in State/Local/Federal government procurement

    + Some experience with procurement file documentation: Competition, Sole Source Justification, Price/Cost Analysis, Reps & Certs, Commercial Item Determination, Market Research, Source Selection, prime contract flowdown clauses

    + Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat

    + Ability to multi-task and work in high volume environment under strict deadlines

    + Ability to work independently

    + Maintain high level of accuracy

    Preferred Experience:

    + Deltek Costpoint system experience

    + SharePoint experience

    **Salary Range** : $62,400-$83,200 dependent upon education and experience.

     

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