Buyer II

Job Summary

A Buyer II purchases commonly used commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) materials, supplies, equipment, and services. Duties include performing cradle to grave procurement, soliciting bids, analyzing quotations, selecting or recommending suppliers, expediting delivery, interviewing prospective vendors, and establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers.

Requirements

• Educational requirement: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration preferred, or equivalent combination of formal training and three or more years' experience
• Technical qualifications: Knowledge of common business, industrial, and trade practices, commercial supply sources, government purchasing systems, Microsoft Office tools, and understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Experience: Three or more years' experience in purchasing, including interacting professionally with suppliers, managing budgets, and negotiating contracts
• Skills: Ability to interact professionally with suppliers, manage relationships, and leverage bid solicitations for cost savings
• Qualifications: Familiarity with government purchasing systems, Microsoft Office tools, databases, email, and the Internet; effective verbal and written communication skills; planning and organizational skills; Department of Defense (DoD) experience is a plus

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $73,257.60 to $76,960.00 annually. JT4 considers factors such as responsibilities, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market/business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match (50% up to 8% contribution, 100% immediate vesting)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily sedentary in an office environment. Some walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, stretching, and lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required for such purposes as filing and gathering supplies. Frequent use of a computer is required. Travel to remote company work locations may be required.