Established by the trustees of Stanford University in 1946, SRI International is one of the world's largest contract research institutions. SRI International's
Buyer II – Federal, FAR/DFAR
Location
California
Posted
82 days ago
Salary
$56.8K - $85K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Buyer II – Federal, FAR/DFAR
SRI International
• Creates and issues requests for quotes for services and materials in support of federal and commercial projects in accordance with internal policies and federal procurement requirements • Analyzes supplier quotations, selects strategic partners and manages internal customers • Assists in negotiating favorable pricing and terms and conditions • Prepares and places purchase orders using Ariba; use Costpoint to review supplier information • Monitors the cost, schedule and performance metrics of purchase orders • Organizes, maintains and updates purchase orders, information, systems and documentation. Tracks back-orders in Ariba • Assists in the implementation and communication of company procurement policies and procedures • Reviews and remediates Invoice Reconciliations • Must be able to prioritize work in a dynamic environment, shifting focus as needed to meet deadlines and organizational needs • Must have excellent organizational skills
Job Requirements
- 2-4 years of related buying experience with a bachelor’s degree
- In lieu of degree, 6-8 years of buying experience may be considered.
- Must be U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Experience with Federal (FAR/DFARS) procurement requirements, and accounting and receiving practices/procedures
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, with ability to solve problems and effectively communicate with internal clients and external suppliers.
- Must be able to follow the process for developing compliant files
- Must be able to meet proposal, budget, and purchase order deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team and build collaborative relationships
- SAP Ariba experience is a plus
- Ability to demonstrate time management and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
