Associate Buyer

Position Overview

As an Associate Buyer supporting a government contract focused on Petroleum, Oil, & Lubricants (POL), this role requires sourcing, negotiating, and acquiring packaged petroleum, oils, lubricants, and chemical products to support military end-users and sustainment operations. It also involves ensuring mission readiness by balancing technical compliance, cost-control strategies, and supply chain reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Acquisition: Procure packaged petroleum products, oils, lubricants, and chemicals critical to military operations.

• Technical Validation: Utilize Qualified Products Lists (QPLs) and Product Item Descriptions (PIDs) to identify approved sources, match part numbers, and verify rigorous technical compliance.

• Budget Stewardship: Develop and execute category-specific pricing strategies, cost-control measures, and procurement plans to maximize budget efficiency.

• Market Analysis & Risk Management: Track commodity fluctuations, industry dynamics, and market trends to drive data-informed purchasing decisions. Conduct comprehensive market research and statistical analysis to evaluate product feasibility, supplier capabilities, and supply chain risks.

• Supplier Management & Negotiations: Bid Management: Prepare, issue, and manage requests for proposals (RFPs), bid packages, and supplier evaluations. Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations and evaluate supplier proposals to secure optimal terms while meeting strict operational, safety, and technical requirements. Performance Monitoring: Oversee supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery, strict regulatory compliance, and consistent product quality. Optimization: Identify opportunities to leverage supplier relationships, improve the total cost of ownership (TCO), and streamline the procurement lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Chemical Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain operations, chemical management, or a related field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and interact professionally with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.

Benefits

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Pay

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.