Safely reducing the risk to the community and the environment of radioactive liquid waste stored in aging waste tanks
Buyer, Senior Buyer, Principal Buyer
Location
South Carolina
Posted
45 days ago
Salary
$62.3K - $170K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Buyer, Senior Buyer, Principal Buyer
Savannah River Mission Completion
• Responsible for finding and negotiating terms and conditions for acquiring goods and services from an external source often via a competitive bidding process • Ensures the customer receives goods or services at the best possible price, when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. • Follows procurement processes intended to promote fair and open competition while minimizing risk, such as exposure to fraud and collusion. • Develops pre-procurement planning tasks for routine to moderately complex purchases such as market research, source selection, subcontract type, scope of work, payment requirements and terms and conditions • Develops and maintains reliable and cost competitive sources of supply, while supporting the socioeconomic policies set forth by company and the Department of Energy • Prepares, reviews, and issues procurement Request for Proposals (RFPs) or Request for Quotes (RFQ) for materials and services for routine to moderately complex activities • Directs RFP evaluation teams, performs cost and price analysis, negotiates and awards routine to moderately complex Fixed Price and Cost-type Procurements • Prepares, negotiates, and awards, purchase orders and subcontracts (including strategic agreements) • Administers subcontracts and purchase orders by addressing post award concerns, facilitates and records subcontract progress meeting, timely renewals, change notices, internal and external correspondence, resolution of problems, payment compliance, and deliverable performance and close out • Resolves recurring supplier problems involving payments, quality, and/or delivery
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED and relevant professional procurement, contracts, or closely related experience as defined in the job description
- MBA or MS degree desirable
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certificate
- Membership with Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
- Membership with National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
- Advanced analytical skills, communication skills, and knowledge of procurement cycle
- Extensive and thorough understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), and procedures oriented toward procurement of goods and services in a complex environment
- Thorough knowledge of industry codes and standards, Davis Bacon Act, and general construction operations
- Previous work experience as a Contract Administrator, Contract Manager or relevant role
- Familiarity with accounting procedures
- Keen attention to detail, with an ability to spot errors
- Ability to work with varying levels within and outside the organization
- Experience correctly, independently and consistently performing major work accountabilities.
- Knowledge of the company procurement system sufficient to follow individual procurement actions from initiation through closure
- Ability to correctly determine best approach to assigned work based on desire results.
- Thorough understanding of computer technology sufficient to develop, implement, and execute procurement analytical techniques
- In-depth knowledge of inventory systems, turnover, and replenishment requirements to enable determination of lead-time and economic order quantities
Benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
- Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
- Health Savings Account
- Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and Accident Coverage
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
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