Government Buyer

Job Responsibilities

• Contact suppliers to obtain quotes, place purchase orders, and fulfill customer orders.
• Prepare and process quotes and purchase orders to procure inventory.
• Respond to inquiries in accordance with established procedures and processes in a timely/efficient manner.
• Enter data into the company’s ERP system and other databases to reflect updates on all purchase orders.
• Receive and process requests and orders from suppliers via e-mail, fax, phone, Web, EDI and other electronic file transfer methods.
• Communicate with internal sales team regarding customer needs including orders, returns, products, shipment information, etc.
• Initiate and follow up on appropriate actions based upon needs.
• Provide internal sales team with certificates of compliance, certifications or other required documentation as requested.
• Communicate with suppliers on customer issues, delivery instructions, changing priorities, expediting of orders, and any special requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience as a Buyer for mechanical parts and /or components.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Ability to speak “shop” and/or understand mechanical components/parts to the piece/part level OR prior experience working with machine shop personnel or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related, or related experience.
• Experience supporting the Government/Military preferred.
• Strong communication skills – able to communicate/interact with all levels of management as well as customers and vendors.
• Ability to enter data efficiently and accurately in an ERP and/or Inventory System and databases.
• Knowledgeable of MS Office programs.
• Ability to use e-mail and web as an effective communication tool.

Pay

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

8 hour shift Monday to Friday

Experience

• Client Services & Customer Support: 1 year (Required)
• Procurement: 2 years (Required)